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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Research

Effects of infant massage on jaundiced neonates undergoing phototherapy

Authors: Chien-Heng Lin, Hsiu-Chuan Yang, Chien-Sheng Cheng, Chin-En Yen

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Background

Infant massage is a natural way for caregivers to improve health, sleep patterns, and reduce colic. We aimed to investigate the effects of infant massage on neonates with jaundice who are also receiving phototherapy.

Methods

Full-term neonates with jaundice, admitted for phototherapy at a regional teaching hospital, were randomly allocated to either a control group or a massage group. The medical information for each neonate, including total feeding amount, body weight, defecation frequency, and bilirubin level, was collected and compared between two groups.

Results

A total of 56 patients were enrolled in the study. This included 29 neonates in the control group and 27 in the experimental group. On the third day, the massage group showed significantly higher defecation frequency (p = 0.045) and significantly lower bilirubin levels (p = 0.03) compared with the control group. No significant differences related to feeding amount or body weight were observed between the two groups.

Conclusion

Infant massage could help to reduce bilirubin levels and increase defecation frequency in neonates receiving phototherapy for jaundice.
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Metadata
Title
Effects of infant massage on jaundiced neonates undergoing phototherapy
Authors
Chien-Heng Lin
Hsiu-Chuan Yang
Chien-Sheng Cheng
Chin-En Yen
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-015-0202-y

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