Effectiveness of Early Multimodal Sensory Stimulation on Neuro-Motor Outcomes in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review

Author: A. Rajarajeswari, P. Ramachandran, L.N. Padmasani and Sailakshmi Ganesan

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Abstract

The main aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidences on effectiveness of early multimodal sensory stimulation programs in preterm infants, compared to other conventional therapies, to improve neuromotor outcomes. The databases that were searched from 2020 to 2022 were Medline i.e., Scopus, Pubmed, Web of science and EBSCO. Six articles were identified, involving 425 preterm infants. The included articles used different types of multimodal sensory stimulation in various combinations for improving neuromotor outcomes. All articles had a scoring of 6 or above in PEDro scale. This explains the good quality of articles. Early multimodal sensory stimulation improves neuromotor outcomes in preterm infants.

Keywords

Multimodal sensory stimulation, neuromotor outcomes, preterm/prematurity

Conclusion

Early multimodal sensory stimulation may improve neuromotor outcomes in preterm infants.

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A. Rajarajeswari, P. Ramachandran, L.N. Padmasani and Sailakshmi Ganesan (2023). Effectiveness of Early Multimodal Sensory Stimulation on Neuro-Motor Outcomes in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 1705-1708.