Effects of early stimulation in prerm neonates. A systematic review

Abstract

Introduction. Prematurity is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age and is the cause of 50% of disability in children. When a child is born before 32 weeks of gestation and with a low weight, they are more likely to suffer internal ventricular hemorrhage (IVH) due to the immaturity of the germinal matrix (GM), which can cause neurodevelopmental damage in distinct aspects. Objective. To identify the effects of early stimulation in preterm infants and its incidence in strengthening motor skills during the development of children. Methodology. A documentary work was developed, with a systematic research design and descriptive level. For the collection of information, 9 databases were initially considered, articles published since 2018 were considered, in Spanish, English and Portuguese, and clinical cases of a particular patient will be excluded. Results. After several filters, a total of 18 articles were obtained, with remarkable results on the different methods used in the early care of premature infants. Conclusion. Early kinesthetic attention and the kangaroo position method show favorable results for sensory development and contribute to the feeding process in preterm infants.