Profile of Newborn Undergoing Early Stimulation in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Overview

To describe the profile of newborns undergoing early stimulation in a neonatal intensive care unit, characterizing the study population, according to its variables and neonatal risk factors, indications for treatment of early stimulation.

Full Title of Study: “Profile of Newborn Undergoing Early Stimulation in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Retrospective

Detailed Description

Objective: To describe the profile of newborns undergoing early stimulation in a neonatal intensive care unit, characterizing the study population, according to its variables and neonatal risk factors, indications for treatment of early stimulation. Methods: It was conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional and analytical study carried out in the General Hospital Dr. Cesar calls, from July to December 2010. The sample consisted of 116 medical records of newborns indicated for the treatment of early stimulation, representing (9.2%). The study excluded seven infants who had some type of congenital malformation. It was used the following variables: weight, sex, gestational age, Apgar score, diagnosis of Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Intracranial Hemorrhage and the use of mechanical ventilation and CPAP.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

All cases of newborns who were admitted to the NICU and were referred for treatment of early stimulation Exclusion Criteria:

all records relating to incomplete study variables and newborns who had a congenital malformation.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: N/A

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: karla camila lima de souza, camila souza – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

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