Background: Gavage feeding is associated adverse effects such as irritations on mouth, hyperactivity, problem in gag reflex, bradycardia and the parents’ unacceptance. Therefore, it is essential to undertake a comprehensive review of the of effects of breast milk and other pleasant odors that may reduce the transition time from gavage to oral feeding in preterm infants.
Methods: In this systematic review, English databases such as PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane Library were systematically searched without any time limitation up to February 10, 2022. The modified Jadad scale was also used to assess the quality of the articles. The inclusion criteria were all clinical trials evaluating the effect of aromatherapy on odors on the transition from gavage to oral feeding in preterm infants.
Results: 8 studies assessed the effects of aroma inhalation on the transition from gavage to oral feeding. Meta-analysis of these studies showed that preterm infants transitioned from tube feeding (Gavage (to oral feeding earlier in the groups stimulated by pleasant odors [standardized mean difference (SMD)=-0.47; 95%CI: -0.64 to -0.31; heterogeneity; P=0.32; I2= 13%;8trials] and odor of breast Milk [SMD=-0.61; 95%CI: -0.64 to -0.31; heterogeneity; P=0.85; I2= 0%; 6 trials).] in comparison control group.
Conclusion: Our met-analysis supports the use of breast milk odor and other pleasant odors as a safe, noninvasive in reducing the transition time from gavage to oral feeding in preterm infants. Health provider should use effective and family-friendly interventions in providing care to their premature infants.
نوع مطالعه:
Meta-analysis Review |
دریافت: 1402/5/7 | پذیرش: 1398/4/28