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Basal Stimulation as Developmental Support in At-Risk Newborns: A Literature Review
Petra Potmesilova1,2, Milon Potmesil2, Jana Mareckova2,3
1Department of Christian Education, St. Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology, Palacký University Olomouc, 77900 Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Insights
Basal Stimulation positively impacts cognitive-behavioral functions and temperament in preterm and disabled infants. This review confirms its beneficial effects on infant development.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatric Nursing
- Early Intervention
Background:
- Evidence-based practice in infant care.
- JBI recommendations for literature reviews.
- Limited research on specific interventions for preterm/disabled infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize research on Basal Stimulation.
- To determine the effects of Basal Stimulation on infant cognitive-behavioral functions and temperament.
- To assess outcomes for preterm and disabled infants.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search across 10 databases (e.g., MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ERIC).
- Inclusion of English, Czech, and German language sources.
- Analysis of studies published within a 15-year timeframe.
Main Results:
- A total of 15 relevant sources were identified.
- Consistent findings across studies.
- Significant positive effects observed.
Conclusions:
- Basal Stimulation demonstrates a positive influence on cognitive-behavioral functions.
- Basal Stimulation positively impacts the temperament of preterm and disabled infants.
- The intervention is supported by available scientific evidence.
Background:
The aim of this review of the literature was to find and summarize relevant research evidence available within the scientific sources and gray literature in accordance with the JBI recommendations. Search question: What effect does Basal Stimulation have on the cognitive-behavioral functions or temperament of a preterm or disabled infant?
Methods:
The following sources were searched: PSYCINFO, MEDLINE, PsycArticles, ERIC, Wiley Online Library, ProQuest Scopus, WOS, JSTOR, Google Scholar, and MedNar. The study contains an analysis of texts that have been published in the English, Czech, and German languages. The search time span was set at 15 years.
Results:
A total of 15 sources were found for the specified topic.
Conclusions:
In all cases, there was confirmation about the positive influence of the concept of "Basal Stimulation" on the cognitive-behavioral functions and temperament of premature and disabled children.
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