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Neha Anilkumar Khadke

DVVPF’s Medical College and Hospital, India

Presentation Title:

The beneficial effects of infant’s massage on jaundiced neonates receiving phototherapy

Abstract

Aim: To determine the effects of infant massage on newborns with jaundice who are on phototherapy. 

Methodology: We randomly assigned newborns(full-term) with jaundice to either a control group or a massage group while they were admitted for phototherapy. The medical data including the total feeding volume, weight, frequency of bowel movements and level of bilirubin of the newborn, was gathered and compared between the two groups. 

Results: There were 25 neonates in the control group and 25 neonates in the test group. In comparison to the control group on the third day, the massage group showed significantly higher defecation frequency and significantly reduced bilirubin levels. There were no statistically significant differences in the two groups between body weights or feed intake. 

Conclusion: The massaging of infant reduces bilirubin levels and increases the frequency of faeces while they are receiving phototherapy for jaundice.

Biography

Dr. Neha Anilkumar Khadke, born in 1997, is an emerging figure in paediatrics and research. After completing her MBBS from MUHS, Nashik, she is currently a Junior Resident in Pediatrics at DVVPF, Ahilyanagar. Neha has published six case reports in Scopus and PubMed indexed journals and is working on a thesis on the association of waist circumference and BMI with hypertension among school-going children, reflecting her commitment to pediatric health. She has received numerous distinctions in her academic life and awards such as the Dr. Arvikar’s Excellence Award. She is a life member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Indian Medical Association, National Neonatology Forum, and Nationwide Quality of Care Network. She has completed various certification courses in pediatrics and biomedical research, enhancing her expertise. Outside her professional life, Neha enjoys reading, traveling, yoga, and meditation. She has excelled in extracurricular activities, winning gold medals and excelling in international competitions. Neha actively participates in community services and organizes activities to spread health awareness. Fluent in three languages, Dr. Khadke is known for her dedication to pediatric care and research, embodying a blend of scientific rigor and compassionate patient care.