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Sharath Hullumani¹, Irshad Qureshi², Raghuveer Raghumahanti²

¹Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU) Sawangi Meghe, Maharashtra, Wardha, India. sharathhullumani@gmail.com.

Systematic Reviews

|November 18, 2025

Insights

This systematic review protocol evaluates the Vojta approach for improving respiratory function in premature newborns. It aims to assess its effectiveness in reducing neuromuscular deficits for better infant development.

Area of Science:

Neonatal developmental neurology
Pediatric respiratory medicine
Rehabilitation therapy

Background:

Premature newborns often face developmental challenges, including respiratory and neuromuscular deficits.
The Vojta approach presents a potential therapeutic strategy for early intervention in these infants.
Existing research requires a systematic synthesis to understand the Vojta technique's efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the effectiveness of the Vojta approach in enhancing respiratory function in premature infants.
To assess the Vojta technique's impact on reducing neuromuscular deficits in preterm neonates.
To provide evidence-based insights for therapeutic interventions in neonatal care.

Main Methods:

A systematic review protocol adhering to rigorous methodology.
Comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science (2000-2025).
Inclusion of randomized controlled trials focusing on premature infants (born <37 weeks gestation) and Vojta approach exposure, excluding NRDS.

Main Results:

Primary outcomes include oxygen saturation (SpO₂), arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, respiratory rate, and lung compliance.
Systematic analysis of SpO₂, ABG, Ballard, and APGAR scores.
Two independent reviewers will manage study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment.

Conclusions:

This protocol outlines a robust plan to evaluate the Vojta approach's benefits for premature infants.
Findings will inform clinical practice regarding respiratory and neuromuscular interventions.
The review will be disseminated through conferences and peer-reviewed publications.

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Abstract:

This systematic review protocol introduces the rationale to investigate how well the Vojta approach works to improve respiratory function and lessen neuromuscular deficits in premature newborns. Innovative approaches like the Vojta technique may offer a possible therapeutic path for preterm newborns, who frequently suffer significant obstacles in their early development. We outline a rigorous methodology for this systematic review. A comprehensive search strategy will be implemented across various databases to identify relevant studies. This systematic review will encompass randomized controlled trials through electronic and manual searches. Electronic searches will be carried out in databases such as PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science. The search will span articles published from 2000 to 2025; predefined eligibility criteria involve participants who were premature babies (those born before 37 weeks gestation). Exposure includes participants diagnosed with any other diagnosis that does not include NRDS. Outcome measures focus on oxygen saturation levels (SpO₂), arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis (e.g., PaO₂, PaCO₂, and pH), respiratory rate (breaths per minute), and lung compliance (static or dynamic) will all be used to quantify respiratory function. Two independent reviewers will conduct study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment. The primary outcomes encompassing SpO₂, ABG, Ballard, and APGAR will be systematically analysed.Dissemination and ethics As no primary data will be collected, ethical approval is not required. The findings will be presented at relevant conferences and published in a peer-reviewed journal.Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD420250643755.

Keywords:

Chest physiotherapy Infants Newborns Preterm

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