Background Infants are in a critical period during which often occur many problems, such as
growth, development, and motor delays. One of the interventions that can potentially reduce …

Introduction Massage is a popularly used complementary and alternative therapy. Previous
randomised controlled trials have examined the effects of massage on children, and several …

Background Massage therapy for preterm newborns has received increasing attention in
recent years due to its beneficial clinical outcomes. However, disagreements persist in …

Background: Massage is one of the applications that has a positive effect on the growth of
premature babies. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of massage on growth in …

Objective To systematically evaluate and synthesize quantitative evidence regarding the
effects of pediatric massage in infants and children under five years. Review methods We …

Objective To determine whether massage could help preterm infants improve weight gain,
discharge from the hospital earlier, and promote the neurobehavioral development, a meta …

Background and Aims: Infant massage could potentially benefit both physiological and
psychological health. This study aims to determine the effect of massage with oils on the …

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of massage on the short-and long-term outcomes of
preterm infants. Methods: A search was conducted using the PRISMA framework. Validity of …

This review on infant massage therapy research is based on literature searches of PubMed,
Medline, and PsycINFO for studies published during the last 7 years. Inclusion criteria were …

Background Infant massage is commonly practiced in many parts of the world. However, the
effectiveness of this intervention has not been reviewed for term, healthy newborns. Methods …