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A Single-Subject Study to Consider the Premature Infant Oral Motor Intervention Combined with Kinesio-Tape in

Ehsan Naderifar1, Maryam Tarameshlu2, Reza Salehi3

  • 1Department of Speech and Language Pathology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|July 9, 2024
PubMed

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Kinesio-tape combined with premature infant oromotor intervention significantly improved feeding efficiency and weight gain in premature infants. This combined therapy resolved feeding issues in all infants studied.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Rehabilitation medicine

Background:

  • Premature infants (PIs) face increased survival rates but often experience feeding difficulties and developmental complications.
  • Sucking, swallowing impairments, and inadequate nourishment are common challenges for PIs.
  • Early intervention is crucial for managing these complications and improving long-term outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Kinesio-tape (KT) combined with premature infant oromotor intervention (PIOMI) in PIs.
  • To assess the impact of PIOMI-KT on feeding efficiency (mean volume intake [%MV]), oromotor skills (Preterm Oral Feeding Readiness Assessment Scale [POFRAS]), and weight gain.
  • To determine if this combined therapy can resolve feeding problems in PIs.

Main Methods:

  • A single-subject study design was employed with 5 PIs experiencing feeding problems.
  • The PIOMI-KT intervention was administered for 7 consecutive days.
  • Measurements of POFRAS, %MV, and weight gain were taken at baseline, after the 4th session, and after the 7th session.

Main Results:

  • All infants demonstrated improvements in POFRAS scores, %MV, and weight gain post-treatment.
  • Significant positive changes were observed across all measured parameters, indicating treatment efficacy.
  • Feeding problems were successfully resolved in all participating PIs by the end of the 7th treatment session.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of PIOMI and KT is an effective therapeutic approach for PIs.
  • This combined therapy significantly enhances oromotor skills and feeding efficiency.
  • PIOMI-KT offers a promising solution for addressing feeding challenges in premature infants.
Abstract

Keywords:
Feeding ProblemsInfantsPIOMI; Kinesio-TapePremature

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