Effect of tactile-kinesthetic stimulation on growth, neurobehavior and development among preterm neonates
Ria Yoanita1, Hartono Gunardi2, Rinawati Rohsiswatmo3
1Department of Child Health, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
Insights
Tactile-kinesthetic stimulation (TKS) significantly improved weight and length in preterm infants. However, TKS did not show significant effects on neurobehavior or long-term cognitive and language development.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Preterm neonates face risks of delayed growth and development.
- Early tactile-kinesthetic stimulation (TKS) is crucial for enhancing preterm infant outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of TKS on the growth, neurobehavior, and development of preterm neonates.
Main Methods:
- An interventional study involved 126 preterm neonates randomly assigned to intervention (TKS) or control groups.
- TKS was administered for 15 minutes, three times daily for 10 days.
- Anthropometric measurements, neurobehavior (Dubowitz score), and development (Capute Scale) were assessed.
Main Results:
- The TKS group showed significant increases in weight and length compared to the control group at various time points.
- Improvements in muscle tone, reflexes, and behavior were noted during monitoring in the TKS group.
- No significant differences were found in cognitive and language development between the groups at 3 months.
Conclusions:
- TKS effectively promotes physical growth, specifically weight and length, in preterm neonates.
- TKS did not significantly influence neurobehavioral or developmental outcomes at 3 months of corrected age.
Background:
Preterm neonates are at risk of delayed growth and development. Hence, early tactile-kinesthetic stimulation (TKS) is required to improve their growth and development.
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of TKS on growth, neurobehavior and development among preterm neonates.
Method:
An interventional study was conducted from August 2015 to July 2017 in the neonatal unit of Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Preterm neonates were recruited via random sampling and divided into two groups (the intervention group and control group). TKS was performed for 15 min, three times a day, for 10 days. The anthropometric measurements, neurobehavior (Dubowitz score) and development (Capute Scale score) of neonates in both groups were assessed.
Results:
There were 126 preterm neonates (n = 63 in each group). During the 10-day TKS period, the intervention group had a significant increment in weight and length compared to the control group (p < 0.05) at 11-14 days, at term and 3 months. Moreover, increased tone, reflexes, and improvement in behavior based on the Dubowitz score were observed during monitoring. However, the result did not differ significantly (p > 0.05). There was no significant difference in terms of cognitive and language development in both groups (Developmental Quotient of Clinical Linguistic Adaptive Milestone Scale, Developmental Quotient of Clinical Adaptive Test and Full Scale Developmental Quotient scores, p > 0.05).
Conclusion:
TKS was significantly effective in promoting growth, particularly weight and length, among preterm neonates. However, it did not significantly influence neurobehavior and development at 3 months of chronological age.
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