Profile of Newborn Undergoing Early Stimulation in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

To describe the profile of newborns undergoing early stimulation in a neonatal intensive care unit, characterizing the study population, according to its variables and neonatal risk factors, indications for treatment of early stimulation.

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Key information

Conditions

Motor Skills Disorders Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Objective: To describe the profile of newborns undergoing early stimulation in a neonatal intensive care unit, characterizing the study population, according to its variables and neonatal risk factors, indications for treatment of early stimulation.

Methods: It was conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional and analytical study carried out in the General Hospital Dr. Cesar calls, from July to December 2010. The sample consisted of 116 medical records of newborns indicated for the treatment of early stimulation, representing (9.2%). The study excluded seven infants who had some type of congenital malformation. It was used the following variables: weight, sex, gestational age, Apgar score, diagnosis of Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Intracranial Hemorrhage and the use of mechanical ventilation and CPAP.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All cases of newborns who were admitted to the NICU and were referred for treatment of early stimulation

Exclusion criteria

all records relating to incomplete study variables and newborns who had a congenital malformation.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Profile of Newborn Undergoing Early Stimulation in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Aug 8, 2012
Registry last updated: Aug 8, 2012

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