Effects of the HEP® (Homeostasis–Enrichment–Plasticity) Approach in preterm infants with increased developmental risk: a randomized controlled study
The HEP Approach demonstrated superior outcomes compared to the TT intervention in improving motor skills and sensory functions in preterm infants, while both interventions reduced caregiver anxiety.
Authors
- Aymen Balıkçı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7552-8235)
- Ayşe Zengin Alpözgen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0436-1164)
- Gamze Çağla Sirma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2976-9035)
Institutions
- Fenerbahçe University (TR)
- Türkisch-Deutsche Universität (TR)
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (TR)
- Istanbul University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1606490
- Primary Topic
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00