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- Title
Osteopenia of Prematurity: Does Physical Activity Improve Bone Mineralization in Preterm Infants?
- Authors
Stalnaker, Kelsey A.; Poskey, Gail A.
- Abstract
Bone mineralization of preterm infants is significantly less than full-term infants at birth, placing preterm infants at risk for osteopenia of prematurity and other metabolic bone diseases. Advances in nutritional supplementation and standard nursing care alone have been unsuccessful in improving bone mineralization postnatally. Research supports a daily physical activity protocol of passive range of motion and gentle joint compression when combined with adequate nutritional supplementation reduces osteopenia of prematurity. This article provides a systematic review of the current evidence surrounding early physical activity and neonatal massage for the treatment of osteopenia and indicates the need for universal handling protocols in caring for this unique population.
- Subjects
RICKETS treatment; CINAHL database; PREMATURE infant diseases; RANGE of motion of joints; MASSAGE therapy; RESEARCH methodology; MEDLINE; ONLINE information services; PATIENT positioning; SYSTEMATIC reviews; BONE density; TREATMENT effectiveness; PHYSICAL activity; PHOTON absorptiometry; EVALUATION; CHILDREN
- Publication
Neonatal Network, 2016, Vol 35, Issue 2, p95
- ISSN
0730-0832
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1891/0730-0832.35.2.95