Effects of Abdominal Massage on the Weight Gain of Preterm Infants Hospitalized in Selected Hospitals of Isfahan, Iran: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Background: Birth weight is one of the decisive factors in infant vulnerability and mortality. The impact of a full-body massage on the weight gain of preterm infants has been taken into account. Nevertheless, very few studies have been conducted on effects of abdominal massage. Hence, the current s...

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Main Authors: Mahin Shaeri, Amir-Mohammad Armanian, Saeid Amini Rarani, Mahboubeh Valiani, Ahmad Ghadami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2018-09-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://ijp.mums.ac.ir/article_10748_3e81393f7a0c567501005231d2275486.pdf