Use of oscillating waterbeds and rhythmic sounds for premature infant stimulation

22 nouveau-nes en bonne sante apres une gestation de 28 a 32 semaines sont repartis dans un groupe experimental et un groupe controle 4 jours apres la naissance. Les sujets experimentaux sont places dans un incubateur pourvu d'un matelas alternating et de sous rythmiques pendant 4 semaines. On en verifie les effets au moyen du Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assesment

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