Review of Randomized Controlled Trials of Massage in Preterm Infants

Preterm birth affects about 10% of infants born in the United States. Massage therapy is being used in some neonatal intensive care units for its potential beneficial effects on preterm infants. This article reviews published randomized controlled trials on the effects of massage in preterm infants....

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Main Author: Anna-Kaisa Niemi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-04-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/4/4/21