Effect of Massage on Salivary Cortisol Level in Preterm Neonates
Background: Stress in preterm neonates is associated with morbidity and mortality. Preterm newborns who are in need of special care are at risk of experiencing stress because of separation from the mother, ambient noises, lighting intensity, and medical procedures. Massage is believed to reduce stre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Neonatology |
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| Online Access: | http://ijn.mums.ac.ir/article_14175_ba75fa4b1e7ef2aa7252ffabb4c9c69e.pdf |