Publications by authors named "Julia Raffin Moura"
Introduction: Early intervention and parental education for preemies are limited in some low-income countries. Thus, this study aimed to assess whether daily tummy time (TT) associated with usual care (UC) enhances motor and cognitive development in preemies from low-income countries. The main and secondary aim was to assess prone head elevation (PHE) and motor and cognitive functions, respectively.
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- Low back pain is a major global disability issue, and the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges faced by those with chronic conditions, leading to increased interest in mobile health (mHealth) applications for self-management.
- This study systematically reviewed and analyzed randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth interventions for managing pain and disability in individuals with chronic low back pain compared to usual care.
- The analysis included 5 trials with a total of 894 participants, and while the studies had similar methods, further details on the specific findings are required to fully understand the effectiveness of mHealth for this condition.
Thoracoabdominal rebalancing is not superior to manual hyperinflation to increase the amount of pulmonary secretion removed in preterm newborns: A randomized crossover trial.
Health Sci Rep
September 2023
Background And Aims: Respiratory physical therapy is recommended to prevent complications of accumulated secretion in mechanical ventilated infants, but no consensus about the best technique is available.
Aims: To evaluate the effects of manual hyperinflation maneuver (MHM) and thoracoabdominal rebalancing method (TRM) in preterm newborns (PTNB) for bronchial hygiene.
Methods: Single-blind randomized crossover trial with intention-to-treat analysis was carried out with 24 PTNB (<37 weeks of gestation) under invasive ventilatory support via orotracheal cannula received both interventions (MHM and TRM) with an interval of 4 h, followed by tracheal suctioning.
Objective: To identify beliefs and knowledge about tummy time (TT) practice and its repercussions on motor development.
Methods: Longitudinal study carried out with parents/caregivers of infants older than 30 days of life. Two assessments were performed.
Purpose: The primary aim will be to assess the effects of prone positioning (tummy time) on cervical extension (angular kinematics and time) in preterm infants. The secondary aim will be to assess the effects of tummy time on gross motor function.
Methods: This randomized, controlled clinical trial will include 40 preterm infants weighing less than 2500 g, randomly allocated into control or experimental group (n = 20) and followed up from birth to six months of corrected age by the team of the neonatal follow-up clinic.