PRETERM BEBEKLERE UYGULANAN ORAL MOTOR STİMÜLASYONUN BESLENME VE EMME BAŞARISI ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ


Aras Doğan Ş. (Executive), Çelebioğlu A., Aytekin Özdemir A., Tekgündüz K. Ş.

TUBITAK Project, 2017 - 2018

  • Project Type: TUBITAK Project
  • Begin Date: September 2017
  • End Date: June 2018

Project Abstract

Purpose : Sucking and swallow dysfunction are common complications in the preterm infants that cause oral feeding difficulties. Achieve oral feeding as early as possible is beneficial for preterm infants. This study aimed to determine the effect of oral motor stimulation (OMS) in preterm infants for successful feeding and sucking.

Methods: This study was conducted as an experimental trial at a neonatal intensive care unit between May 5th, 2017 and March 19th, 2018. The population of the study comprised of preterm infants between the 29th and 34th weeks of gestation. OMS and sham OMS were administered in the experimental group (n = 39) and control group (n = 38), respectively, thrice a day for 14 days.

Findings: It was found that the time of transition to full oral feeding was shorter (p = .01), while the LATCH mean scores and average nutrient intake in the first and second measurements were higher in the experimental group (p < .05).

Conclusions: The preterm infants who received OMS transited to full oral feeding earlier and showed a higher success in sucking. OMS demonstrates positive effects on developing sucking skills in preterm infants and promoting their health. It is recommended using international standard values for assessing the growth rate in preterm infants.

Keywords: Feeding, sucking success, oral motor stimulation, preterm infant