EFFECT OF MASSAGE APPLIED WITH SESAME OIL ON GROWTH AND STRESS SYMPTOMS IN PRETERM INFANTS
Background: Preterm birth, a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, presents numerous challenges including reduced growth rates and heightened stress levels. Massage therapy has emerged as a potential non-invasive intervention to address these issues in preterm infants. This study aims to evaluate the effects of massage therapy on the growth parameters and stress levels of preterm infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)setting.
Authors
- Melike Yavaş Çeli̇k (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1155-1022)
- Zerrin Çi̇ğdem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2527-5700)
- Emine Sarikamis Kale
- Yusuf Kale
Publication Details
- Journal
- Interciencia
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.59671/jzdfj
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00