A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KLIMEK AND BALLARD METHODS IN DETERMINING NEONATAL MATURITY

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SAEIDI REZA; RAHMANI SH.; SEDIGHI LOUEI E.; JAFARI L.

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Journal: Journal of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences Year:2008 | Volume:15 | Issue:3 (49) Page(s): 164-168

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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KLIMEK AND BALLARD METHODS IN DETERMINING NEONATAL MATURITY

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SAEIDI REZA | RAHMANI SH. | SEDIGHI LOUEI E. | JAFARI L. | Issue Writer Certificate

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GESTATIONAL AGEQ3

NEONATAL MATURITYQ3

PREMATURE BIRTHQ2

FETUS MATURITYQ3

Abstract

Background and Purpose: By defining the exact time of FETUS MATURITY, complications and side effects could be predicted and best decisions could be made. Since the present methods are complicated, time-consuming and stressful for the neonates, researchers decided to compare the simple Klimek method with the New Ballard method.Methods and Materials: This study is a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional research in which 229 neonates, who were admitted to the postpartum wards in Qaem and Imam Reza Hospitals in Mashad from April through September 2005, were sampled through non-random and purpositive sampling. Qualified neonates in a single group were examined for maturity by both Klimek and New Ballard methods. The first neonate was examined by the first co-researcher with New Ballard method, and immediately examined by the second co-researcher with Klimek method. The second neonate was examined by the first co-researcher with Klimek method and then immediately by the second co-researcher with Ballard method. The examinations were done in the first 6-12 hours after birth. Analysis of data was conducted in SPSS, using Mann Whitney U and Kappa Coefficient.Results: In the present study, determination of GESTATIONAL AGE via 2 methods (New Ballard and LMP) was not statistically different; and in 74.6% (171 cases) the same GESTATIONAL AGE was obtained by both methods (p=0.664). Also, determination of GESTATIONAL AGE by Klimek method and LMP was not statistically different; and 75.9% (174 cases) the same GESTATIONAL AGE was obtained by both methods (p=0.943). In 51.5% (118 cases), both methods detected mature neonates (K=0.806). Conclusion: The simple Klimek Method is completely compatible with the New Ballard and LMP methods in determining NEONATAL MATURITY.

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SAEIDI, REZA, RAHMANI, SH., SEDIGHI LOUEI, E., & JAFARI, L.. (2008). A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KLIMEK AND BALLARD METHODS IN DETERMINING NEONATAL MATURITY. JOURNAL OF SABZEVAR UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, 15(3 (49)), 164-168. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/82179/en

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SAEIDI REZA, RAHMANI SH., SEDIGHI LOUEI E., JAFARI L.. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KLIMEK AND BALLARD METHODS IN DETERMINING NEONATAL MATURITY. JOURNAL OF SABZEVAR UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES[Internet]. 2008;15(3 (49)):164-168. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/82179/en

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REZA SAEIDI, SH. RAHMANI, E. SEDIGHI LOUEI, and L. JAFARI, “A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF KLIMEK AND BALLARD METHODS IN DETERMINING NEONATAL MATURITY,” JOURNAL OF SABZEVAR UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol. 15, no. 3 (49), pp. 164–168, 2008, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/82179/en

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