The effect of massage on feeding intolerance in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis study

ConclusionMassage therapy significantly reduces the gastric residual volume and vomiting in preterm infants. Given the limited number of reviewed studies, the small number of neonates examined, and the short intervention periods, it is recommended that clinical trial be conducted with accurate methodology, longer interventions and larger sample sizes to ensure the effect of massage on feeding intolerance in these infants.
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research