RT - Journal Article T1 - Effect of Beckman Oral Stimulation Program on Time to Attainment of Independent Oral Feeding in Preterm Infants in NICU JF - USWR YR - 2011 JO - USWR VO - 11 IS - 0 UR - http://rehabilitationj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-717-en.html SP - 65 EP - 72 K1 - Nonnutritive sucking K1 - Oral motor stimulation K1 - Attain to independent oral feeding K1 - Preterm infants AB - Objective: To assess wether an oral stimulation program,enhances the oral feeding performance of preterm infants born between 26-32 weeks gestational age. Materials & Methods: prterm infants (n=20) were randomized into an experimental and cntrol group received an oral stimulation program consisting of stimulation of the oral structures for 15 minutes. Infant in the control group did not receive stimulation. Both were administered once per day for 10 consecutive days. Results: Independent oral feeding was attained significantly earlier in the experimental group than the control group, 13±4 days (mean-SD) versus 24±4 dayes,respictivly (p=0.00). Length of hospital stay significantly was shorter in the experimental group than the control group, 32±6 days versus 38±2 days, respectively (p=0.021). Conclusion: An early oral stimulation program accelerates the transition to full oral feeding in preterm infants.This was associated with shorter time of hospital stay. LA eng UL http://rehabilitationj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-717-en.html M3 ER -