Study protocol: an early intervention program to improve motor outcome in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial and a qualitative study of physiotherapy performance and parental experiences

Study protocol: an early intervention program to improve motor outcome in preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial and a qualitative study of physiotherapy performance and parental experiences

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Knowledge about early physiotherapy to preterm infants is sparse, given the risk of delayed motor development and cerebral palsy.</p> <p>Methods/Design</p> <p>A pragmatic randomized controlled study has been d...

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Main Authors: Øberg Gunn, Campbell Suzann K, Girolami Gay L, Ustad Tordis, Jørgensen Lone, Kaaresen Per
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Preterm infants
early intervention
Physiotherapy
Motor development
Parental experience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/12/15

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