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Multisensory stimulation for promoting development and preventing morbidity in preterm infants
Katarzyna Wróblewska-Seniuk1, Mikaela Lenells2,3, Marcus Glenton Prescott4
1II Department of Neonatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|July 11, 2024
Summary
Multisensory stimulation may benefit preterm infants' development. This review compares its effects against single sensory interventions or standard care for physical and neurological outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Developmental pediatrics
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Preterm infants face developmental challenges.
- Sensory interventions are explored to improve outcomes.
- Evidence on multisensory stimulation is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate multisensory stimulation (MSS) versus single sensory interventions or standard care.
- To assess benefits and harms of MSS for preterm infants.
- To determine effects on physical and neurological development.
Main Methods:
- Cochrane Review protocol.
- Systematic review of interventions.
- Focus on preterm infant development.
Main Results:
- This section is not applicable for a protocol.
- Results will be determined upon completion of the review.
Conclusions:
- This section is not applicable for a protocol.
- Conclusions will be drawn after data synthesis.
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