Interventional study shows improved oral feeding readiness and reduced hospital stay in preterm infants, suggesting benefits of oro-motor strategies.
Key Points
Oro-motor intervention significantly improved oral feeding readiness in preterm infants compared to standard care.
Mean initiation of oral feeding occurred at 4.7 days in the intervention group versus 11.1 days in the control group, highlighting a faster transition.
Preterms receiving oro-motor intervention showed higher scores in the POFRAS assessment, indicating better feeding coordination.
Incorporating oro-motor strategies in NICU care could reduce hospital stays and optimize feeding outcomes for vulnerable infants.