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KMID : 1143320140030020049
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Therapeutic Science for Neurorehabilitation
2014 Volume.3 No. 2 p.49 ~ p.57
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Effects of a oral stimulation program for oral feeding performance in premature infants : case study
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Lee Mi-Ji
Park Ji-Hyuk
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study was ro identify the effects of an oral stimulation program on premature infant's oral feeding performance.
Methods : The subject was one premature infant(25wks). Oran stimulation program consisting of stimulation of the oral structures involved stroking the cheeks, lips, gums, and tongue. Oral feeding performance factors were weight, overall intake per day, overall intake per one time, overall time per one time. Each factors was measured weekly.
Results : The subject's weight were higher than pre-intervention. The overall intake per day, overall intake per one time were increased. And overall time per one time was shorter than pre-intervention.
Conclusion The results indicate that oral stimulation program for premature infant was helpful oral feeding. Thus oral stimulation program can be use in home and practice setting
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KEYWORD
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Premature , Premature baby , Oral stimulation program , Oral feeding
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