Segmental Trunk Control in Sitting Between Full-Term and Preterm Infants Raised in the Orphanage Setting

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ID15515739
AuthorsNurul Fauziah Arifin (Khon Kaen University), Wantana Siritaratiwat (0000-0002-6893-7313, Khon Kaen University, corresponding author), Ponlapat Yonglitthipagon (0000-0001-5380-6073, Khon Kaen University), Lugkana Mato (0000-0003-3103-437X, Khon Kaen University), Thiwaphon Chatprem (0000-0002-3334-768X, Khon Kaen University), Noppharath Sangkarit (0000-0003-4622-5638, University of Phayao)
Year2025
Volume22
Issue12
Pages1824-1824
Publication date2025-12-05
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph22121824
PMID41464457
OpenAlexW4417033550
LanguageEN
References cited25

Background : Postural control is vital for independent sitting in infants. Those in orphanages face environmental limitations and biological factors that affect trunk control. This study aimed to compare segmental trunk control between full-term and preterm/low-birth-weight infants and examine the correlations with daily activities. Methods : Thirty-three infants (16 full-term, 17 preterm/low birth weight) were assessed using the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo), and 27 were observed with the Daily Activity of Infant Scale (DAIS) over three weekdays and two weekends. Results : A slight significant difference ( p s = 0.771, p Conclusions : The findings emphasize enhancing the orphanage environment and child-rearing practices to support trunk control development through upright posture, movement exploration, and high-quality caregiver interactions

Activities of daily living · Affect (linguistics · Correlation · Homogeneous · Sitting · Trunk · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Occupational Health and Performance

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