Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Jan 28, 2025
Date Accepted: May 27, 2025
Effect of physiotherapy intervention on improvement in respiratory function and degree of respiratory distress reduction in neonates with respiratory distress syndrome: A Systematic review protocol
ABSTRACT
Background:
A common and serious illness in preterm infants, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is characterized by lung immaturity and inadequate surfactant production. Optimizing supportive therapies, like physiotherapy, is still essential to improve respiratory outcomes and overall recovery, even though improvements in neonatal care have increased survival rates.
Objective:
To evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy therapies in enhancing respiratory function and clinical outcomes in neonates suffering from neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS).
Methods:
The PRISMA-P standards will be followed in conducting a systematic review. Included will be studies assessing the effects of physiotherapy therapies on newborns with NRDS, such as respiratory exercises, manual chest compressions, percussion, vibration, and postural drainage, High-frequency oscillation of the chest wall, cough stimulation, or suctioning . We will do a comprehensive search of electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library, to find pertinent observational studies, experimental studies, and randomized controlled trials. Respiratory function metrics, oxygen saturation levels, length of mechanical ventilation, occurrence of problems, and overall newborn outcomes will be important outcomes.
Results:
Actual numbers are not accessible at this time because the review is hypothetical and has not yet been carried out. In order to inform clinical procedures and future studies, the results will contain data on respiratory improvement, intervention kinds, safety profiles, and the best times and frequencies for physical therapy in neonates with RDS.
Conclusions:
This review will provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of physiotherapy in managing NRDS and its impact on clinical outcomes in neonates. The findings may guide clinical practice and inform future research on non-invasive strategies for improving neonatal respiratory care. Clinical Trial: The Protocol has been registered on International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under ID: CRD42025635782. Registered on 22 January 2025, URL: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#recordDetails
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