Effect of oral stimulation on oral feeding ability of preterm infants

Objective To study the effect of Sandra Fucile oral stimulation on oral feeding readiness and ability of preterm infants. Methods Sixty-five premature infants were selected in the study.All of the premature infants were recruited randomly in convenience between Jul.and Dec.2012.For a randomized control principle, SPSS 13.0 was performed to achieve complete random design.Objects were divided into control group(receiving routine nursing) and intervention group(on the basis of routine nursing, receiving 15 minutes oral stimulation, 1 time/day, for 10 days). Chinese version of Preterm Infant Oral Feeding Readiness Assessment scale(PIOFRA scale-CV) was used when intervention began, and 7 days, 10 days, 14 days after the start of the intervention. Results PIOFRA-CV scale score was statistically different at different time in both groups(F=169.062, P 0.05). Conclusions Saudra Fucile oral stimulation method can significantly promote the development of premature oral feeding ability on the 10 day after the intervention, and will not increase vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux, and infection.It is suitable for clinical application. Key words: Chinese version of Preterm Infant Oral Feeding Readiness Assessment Scale; Oral stimulation; Preterm infant