Effect of Semi-Structured Sensory Program in Premature Infants: Experimental Study
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The aim of the study is to find out the efficacy of developed semi structured sensory enrichment intervention over premature infants an early first year of life for the sensory development and to evaluate the difference between semi structured sensory enrichment intervention and conventional occupational therapy intervention on premature Indian infants. This study was carried out as a quasi-experimental study where the participants were divided into an experimental group (n=23) who were subjected to the intervention program and the second control group (n=23) were subjected to conventional occupational therapy which was conducted for a period of 3 months and the outcomes were measured using Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile (ITSP).The results obtained indicate that there are significant differences from the baseline and post-intervention for all categories indicating notable enhancements in sensory processing abilities after the intervention in the experimental group. These findings suggest that while both the Experimental and Control groups exhibited significant improvements in sensory processing abilities post-intervention, there were no significant differences in sensory profile outcomes between the two groups. The findings of this study contribute valuable insights into the efficacy of interventions targeting sensory processing in toddlers. The results underscore the importance of early intervention programs in promoting healthy sensory development in young children
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