What is it about?
This study reviews and analyzes research on Yakson touch and gentle human touch as supportive care interventions for preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units. The review examines whether these touch-based therapies can improve physiological stability, reduce stress, and support the overall well-being of premature infants.
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Why is it important?
Preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units often experience stress due to medical procedures and environmental factors. Non-pharmacological interventions such as Yakson touch may provide a simple and safe way to improve comfort, stability, and developmental outcomes.
Perspectives
This review highlights the potential value of human touch in neonatal care. Understanding the effects of Yakson touch can help nurses and healthcare professionals integrate supportive, low-cost interventions that enhance the care of premature infants
Ms. Awatif Omar Alhawsawi
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This page is a summary of: The effects of Yakson touch and gentle human touch on preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis, African Journal of Reproductive Health, July 2023, African Journal of Reproductive Health (AJRH),
DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2023/v27i7.10.
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