Effect of the massaging head acupoint on the behavior ability and brainstem auditory evoked potential of high-risk neonates

Objective:To investigate the effects of massaging head acupoint on the behavior ability and brainstem auditory evoked potential(BAEP) of high-risk neonates. Methods:One hundred and fifty-six full-term high-risk neonates were randomly divided into the massaging head acupoint group(80 cases) and control group(76 cases). The massaging head acupoint group and control group were treated with comprehensive massaging head acupoint combined with visual stimulation and simple visual interference, respectively. The total scores of neonatal behavioral neurological assessment(NBNA), behavior ability score and normal rate of BAEP between two groups were compared after treatment. Results:The total scores of NBNA, behavior ability score and normal rate of BAEP in massaging head acupoint group were significantly higher than those in control group(P<0.05 to P<0.01). Conclusions:The massaging head acupoint is helpful to promote the repair of brain damage, and improve early behavioral responses in high risk neonates, which lays the foundation for the further developing intelligent.