Although assisted reproductive technology and prenatal medicine have increased birth rate and survival rate, premature babies still pose a high risk of short-term and long-term morbidity. A recent interventional study published in the Journal BMC Pediatrics assessed the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy on premature infants in neonatal intensive care units as a measure to reduce post-natal morbidities.
Early preterm birth, especially with low body weight, is associated with a high risk of neurological disabilities. Studies have shown that the occurrence of morbidities in premature infants is as follows: Cerebral palsy: 5% to 10% Motor disturbances: 25% to 40% Cognitive, attentional, behavioural, and socialization disturbances: 25% to 50% Researchers explored the findings of previous studies on early combined rehabilitation therapy as a potential benefit to brain development…
