Integrative Shantala Massage Therapy for Preterm Neonates: a qualitative study
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https://doi.org/10.22169/rbpics.v4n8.1479Resumo
Este estudo fornece uma análise qualitativa da literatura sobre os efeitos desta massagem, com foco em seus benefícios, metodologias e resultados clínicos. Aplicando a análise de conteúdo de Bardin e inteligência artificial, 29 artigos relevantes foram selecionados do mapa de evidências do Consórcio Acadêmico Brasileiro de Saúde Integrativa (CABSIN). A massagem Shantala foi considerada eficaz na promoção do ganho de peso, redução do tempo de hospitalização, melhoria do desenvolvimento neurocomportamental, redução da dor e melhoria do vínculo mãe-bebê. Os estudos frequentemente destacaram técnicas específicas e o uso de óleos, enfatizando a importância da aplicação de pressão moderada para resultados ideais. A análise também identificou tendências importantes, incluindo a frequência da intervenção e o envolvimento dos pais como terapeutas. A conclusão é que a massagem Shantala proporciona benefícios significativos para bebês prematuros, apoiando sua recuperação e desenvolvimento quando realizada corretamente por profissionais treinados.
Palavras-chave: Shantala; métodos terapêuticos complementares; recém-nascido prematuro; desenvolvimento infantil.
Resumen
Este estudio proporciona un análisis cualitativo de la literatura sobre los efectos de este masaje, centrándose en sus beneficios, metodologías y resultados clínicos. Mediante la aplicación del análisis de contenido de Bardin y la inteligencia artificial, se seleccionaron 29 artículos relevantes del mapa de evidencia del Consorcio Académico Brasileño para la Salud Integral (CABSIN). Se encontró que el masaje Shantala es eficaz para promover el aumento de peso, reducir el tiempo de hospitalización, mejorar el desarrollo neuroconductual, reducir el dolor y mejorar el vínculo madre-bebé. Los estudios destacaron con frecuencia técnicas específicas y el uso de aceites, enfatizando la importancia de aplicar una presión moderada para obtener resultados óptimos. El análisis también identificó tendencias clave, incluida la frecuencia de la intervención y la participación de los padres como terapeutas. La conclusión es que el masaje Shantala proporciona beneficios significativos para los bebés prematuros, apoyando su recuperación y desarrollo cuando es realizado correctamente por profesionales capacitados.
Palabras clave: Shantala; métodos terapéuticos complementarios; recien nacido prematuro; desarrollo infantil.
Abstract
This study provides a qualitative analysis of the literature on the effects of this massage, focusing on its benefits, methodologies, and clinical outcomes. By applying Bardin's content analysis and artificial intelligence, 29 relevant articles were selected from the evidence map of the Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN). Shantala massage was found to be effective in promoting weight gain, reducing hospitalization time, enhancing neurobehavioral development, reducing pain, and improving mother-infant bonding. The studies frequently highlighted specific techniques and the use of oils, emphasizing the significance of applying moderate pressure for optimal outcomes. The analysis also identified key trends, including the frequency of the intervention and the involvement of parents as therapists. The conclusion is that Shantala massage provides significant benefits for preterm infants, supporting their recovery and development when performed correctly by trained professionals.
Keywords: Shantala; complementary therapeutic methods; preterm infants; child development.
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