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

August 7, 2012 updated by: karla camila lima de souza, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

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.

Study Type

Observational

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

newborns underwent early stimulation in a neonatal ICU

Description

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.

Study Plan

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Design Details

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Sponsor

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 1, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

August 8, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 8, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2012

Last Verified

August 1, 2012

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  • FDAAA

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