A pilot study, a specially designed pillow may prevent developmental plagiocephaly by reducing pressure from the infant head

摘要: Developmental plagiocephaly (DP) has been an increasing problem since the successful “back to sleep campaign”. The referrals for DP have increased by >400% during the years 2004 to 2008. Many infants spend less time in prone position nowadays and some of risk factors are as follows: than 3 times per day for the tummy time, torticollis and slow achievement motor milestones. There is a need better information parents but also other strategies to prevent DP. aim this study was investigate effect special pillow thus reduce pressure on infant head. Method: aged zero two months were included study. They randomized either intervention group or control group. Head shape investigated two occasions, second occasion development, mobility muscle function neck investigated. asked about tummy time sleep position. All same physical therapist, blinded belonging. Result: seven had CVAI >3.5 on last assessment, five these not used any method reduce pressure. Fishers exact test showed tendency where with reduced pressure head (P 0.08). Paired t showed significant decrease who reduced on the 0.01). Among infants the zero 47% assessment. For not had reduction head, there no indication decrease of 0.45), only 12% of these that Conclusion: this pilot shows specially designed pillow may young infants. However, larger sample is needed confirm disprove this. The study planned go until 200 participants.