الفهرس 
Neonatal jaundiceOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Introduction: Hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most common clinical phenomena found in 80% of premature infants and 60% of term infants in the first week of life. Infants with hyperbilirubinemia appear jaundiced due to the accumulation of the yellow pigment bilirubin in the sclera and skin. This condition is known as neonatal jaundice.
Aim of the Work: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of total body massage therapy on bilirubin level of preterm neonates under phototherapy.
Patients and Methods: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) at Ain Shams University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt between June and December 2023.
Results: Our results showed the average stool frequency to be higher in the preterm neonates of the Massage group compared to those in the Control group; a meaningful statistical difference was seen from day 1-3 after intervention which was comparable with previous studies.
Conclusion: Total body massage can effectively decrease bilirubin level. Total body massage coupled with phototherapy can effectively decrease its duration and prevent excessive bilirubin elevation.