The Effect of Daily Exercise Program on Bone Mineral Density and Cortisol Level in Preterm Infants with Very Low Birth Weight: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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SEZER EFE Y., ERDEM E., GÜNEŞ T.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES, vol.51, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 51
• Publication Date: 2020
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.05.021
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
• Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: This randomized controlled double-blinded experimental study was carried out to determine the effects of the daily exercise program on bone mineral density and cortisol level in preterm infants with VLBW matched for birth weight, gestation week, and gender.