Objectives Weight gain is the main criterion for hospital discharge. This study measured the
effectiveness of treating preterm neonates with massage therapy. Design Systematic review …

Objective To systematically review the current state and holistic application of abdominal
massage (AM). Design A systematic review of qualitative evidence was conducted. All …

Infant massage is an ancient therapeutic technique used around the world. For infants who
experience painful procedures, are exposed to the stressful NICU environment, and are …

Background Feeding intolerance in premature infants is one of the main causes of their long-
term hospitalization in NICUs. Massage therapy is a cost-effective intervention that has a …

Background Adult critically ill patients are prone to complications when receiving enteral
nutrition, including feeding intolerance. Although abdominal massage is an effective …

Introduction Constipation and distension are dominant gastrointestinal problems after stroke
in the elderly. Always they are treated by the use of laxatives and fibers. Abdominal …

Massage therapy (MT) improves growth parameters in preterm infants. The growth of lean
mass rather than fat mass has been associated with better long-term outcomes. We aimed to …

Background Preterm infants follow an altered neurodevelopmental trajectory compared to
their term born peers as a result of the influence of early birth, and the altered environment …

Introduction Gastrointestinal dysfunction is one of the most common problems among
patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Currently, medicinal and non-medicinal …

Background Massage therapy for preterm newborns has received increasing attention in
recent years due to its beneficial clinical outcomes. However, disagreements persist in …