Effect of play-based family-centered psychomotor/psychosocial stimulation on the development of severely acutely malnourished children under six in a low-income setting: a randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Teklu Gemechu Abessa (Author), Berhanu Nigussie Worku (Author), Mekitie Wondafrash (Author), Tsinuel Girma (Author), Johan Valy (Author), Johan Lemmens (Author), Liesbeth Bruckers (Author), Patrick Kolsteren (Author), Marita Granitzer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends incorporating psychosocial stimulation into the management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). However, there is little evidence about the effectiveness of these interventions for SAM children, particularly when serious food shortage...