'Universitas Islam Indonesia (Islamic University of Indonesia)'
Doi
Abstract
Acceleration of Gastric Tube Usage through Non Nutritive Sucking Simulation for Premature Infant Feeding. An adequate sucking can be improved a premature infant\u27s sucking reflex with non nutritive sucking stimulation (NNS) with pacifier. The purpose of this research was to identify the influence of NNS stimulation with pacifier towards the duration of gastric tube USAge during premature infant feeding. The design of this research was quasi experimental with post test only control group design with 20 respondents for two groups, then were chosen by purposive sampling in one of Tangerang District Hospital. The data were collected using a questionnaire and an observation form. Data were analized using independent t test. The result of this research showed that there was no influence of NNS with pacifier towards the duration of gastric tube USAge (p=0,379), however the duration of gastric tube USAge was shortened. This research recommends that non nutritive sucking stimulation with pacifier is an alternative procedures to improve a premature infant\u27s sucking reflex