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Effect of home visit training program on growth and development of preterm infants: a double blind randomized

Mitra Edraki1, Hossian Moravej2, Masoume Rambod3

  • 1Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran;

International Journal of Community Based Nursing and Midwifery
|January 2, 2015
PubMed

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Home visiting programs significantly improved preterm infants' weight and developmental milestones by six months. This intervention is recommended for healthcare providers to enhance preterm infant health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal Care
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Home visit programs can positively impact infant growth and development.
  • Preterm infants require specialized support for optimal development.
  • This study investigates the efficacy of home visits for preterm infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effect of a home visit program on preterm infants' growth.
  • To assess the impact of home visits on preterm infants' development up to six months.
  • To provide evidence for integrating home visit training into neonatal care.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind clinical trial involving 60 preterm infants (30 intervention, 30 control).
  • Intervention group received 6 months of home visit training; control group received routine care.
  • Growth indexes (weight, height, head circumference) and developmental criteria were assessed at multiple time points.

Main Results:

  • Infants in the home visit group showed significantly higher mean weight at six months (7207.3g vs 6366.7g).
  • Significant improvements were observed in developmental milestones, including head stabilization, object tracking, vocalization, and grasping.
  • The intervention group demonstrated superior outcomes in key growth and developmental markers.

Conclusions:

  • Home visit programs are effective in promoting weight gain in preterm infants.
  • The program positively influences specific developmental milestones in the first six months of life.
  • Healthcare professionals should consider incorporating home visit training to improve preterm infant health.
Abstract

Keywords:
DevelopmentGrowthHome visitPreterm infant

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