The Effect Of Therapeutic Touch To Mothers With Preterm Babies
NCT ID: NCT04122417
Last Updated: 2019-10-14
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
90 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2016-08-01
2017-08-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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CASE_CONTROL
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Control Group
The mothers and infants in the experimental and control groups were assigned to the groups by randomization method. Therapeutic touch didn't apllied to control group.
Babies in the control group who took care practices in accordance with normal hospital procedures.
The Effect Of Therapeutic Touch Training Given To Mothers With Preterm Babies On Attachment Level And The Responses The Baby
The study was carried out as randomized experiment to determine the effect of Yakson or Gentle Human Touch method practiced by mothers to preterm newborns on the maternal attachment level and the baby's responses.
Yakson Group
The touch method was taught to the mothers in the Yakson group by the researcher in the first three days after the birth with the training brochure, video and applications on the model that are prepared in accordance with expert opinion.
In yakson method, mother's fingers are closed, and she should touch in a way that does not apply excessive pressure. The method is applied for a total of 15 minutes in three cycles. First 5 minutes is resting the hand, 5 minutes is gentle caressing, and another 5 minutes of resting the hand.
The Effect Of Therapeutic Touch Training Given To Mothers With Preterm Babies On Attachment Level And The Responses The Baby
The study was carried out as randomized experiment to determine the effect of Yakson or Gentle Human Touch method practiced by mothers to preterm newborns on the maternal attachment level and the baby's responses.
Gentle Human Touch Group
The touch method was taught to the mothers in the Gentle Human Touch group by the researcher in the first three days after the birth with the training brochure, video and applications on the model that are prepared in accordance with expert opinion.
Mother slowly places one hand on the baby's hand and the other over pelvic cavity, covering the waist and hips of the baby.
The touch is preserved for 15 minutes. In order to ensure equal touch for the duration of gentle human touch, the mother sits on a stool and her elbows have to be at the same level with baby's bed
The Effect Of Therapeutic Touch Training Given To Mothers With Preterm Babies On Attachment Level And The Responses The Baby
The study was carried out as randomized experiment to determine the effect of Yakson or Gentle Human Touch method practiced by mothers to preterm newborns on the maternal attachment level and the baby's responses.
Interventions
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The Effect Of Therapeutic Touch Training Given To Mothers With Preterm Babies On Attachment Level And The Responses The Baby
The study was carried out as randomized experiment to determine the effect of Yakson or Gentle Human Touch method practiced by mothers to preterm newborns on the maternal attachment level and the baby's responses.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Mother should not have any defines psychiatric diseases,
* Mother should not have any physical disabilities,
* Mother should be literate and open to communication,
* Should not have transportation problem,
* Should be willing to participate and volunteer for the study.
Babies' Selection Criteria
* Babies should be between 26-34 gestation weeks,
* Should not have congenital abnormalities,
* Babies should not have any health problems that may hinder the practice (Intracranial hemorrhage, sepsis, hemorrhagic diseases, having an operation, etc.).
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Yalova
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Seyda Can
Director
Principal Investigators
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ŞEYDA CAN, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
university
Other Identifiers
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YALOVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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