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    Effects of the HEP® (Homeostasis-Enrichment Approach in Preterm Infants with Increased Developmental Risk: A Randomized Controlled Study
    (Frontiers Media S.A., 2025) Sirma, Gamze Cagla; Zengin Alpozgen, Ayse; Balikci, Aymen
    Background and objectives: This study investigated the effectiveness of the Homeostasis-Enrichment-Plasticity (HEP) Approach in preterm infants with increased developmental risk, compared to the Traditional Treatment (TT) intervention for physical and occupational therapy.<br /> Materials and methods: Twenty-nine preterm infants (adjusted age, 4-10 months) were randomly assigned to two groups: the HEP Approach group and the TT group. The Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2), Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were administered pre-and post-intervention. The intervention was implemented weekly for 12 weeks.<br /> Results: The baseline characteristics of the infants were similar. At the end of the treatment, a significant time effect was observed in motor skills and sensory functions across both groups, with improvements in all PDMS-2 and TSFI subtests (p < 0.05). Significant time x group interactions showed greater improvements in the HEP Approach group compared to the TT group for Fine Motor Quotient: F = 10.818, p = 0.003; Gross Motor Quotient: F = 5.691, p = 0.024; and Total Motor Quotient: F = 21.109, p < 0.001. For TSFI, the HEP Approach group showed greater improvements in Adaptive Motor Functions (F = 13.794, p = 0.001), Visual-Tactile Integration (F = 7.410, p = 0.011), and Total score (F = 11.316, p = 0.002). No significant time*group interactions were found for Reactivity to Tactile Deep Pressure, Ocular Motor Control, and Reactivity to Vestibular Stimulation (p > 0.05). Parental anxiety, measured by BAI, decreased significantly in both groups (F = 8.72, p = 0.006), but no significant time x group interaction was found (p > 0.05), indicating similar reductions in both groups. Conclusion: The HEP Approach demonstrated superior outcomes compared to the TT intervention in improving motor skills and sensory functions in preterm infants, while both interventions reduced caregiver anxiety.
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    Effects of Adolescent Tactile Stimulation on Epilepsy and Depression in Rats With Genetic Absence Epilepsy
    (Wiley, 2023) Ilbay, Gul; Eryilmaz, Ugur; Balikci, Aymen; Guler, Vildan Keles
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    The Homeostasis-Enrichment (hep®) Approach for Premature Infants With Developmental Risks: a Pre-Post Feasibility Study
    (Mdpi, 2024) Balikci, Aymen; May-Benson, Teresa A.; Sirma, Gamze Cagla; Kardas, Ayten; Demirbas, Duygu; Balikci, Ayse Firdevs Aracikul; Beaudry-Bellefeuille, Isabelle; Aracikul Balikci, Ayse Firdevs
    Background: The environmental enrichment (EE) framework has inspired several early intervention (EI) approaches. This study evaluated the feasibility, safety, caregiver acceptance, and satisfaction of implementing the HEP Approach intervention, a novel EI model based on the EE paradigm. Outcome measures for motor development, individual functional goals, sensory functions, caregiver-provided environmental affordances, and motivation for movement were examined. Methods: A pre-post-study design examined 18 premature infants (<33 weeks six days gestation) with a corrected age of 4-10 months. A 21-item Likert scale survey assessed the feasibility, safety, acceptability, and satisfaction of implementing the HEP Approach intervention. The Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2, Test of Sensory Functions in Infants, Affordances in the Home Environment for Motor Development, and Infant Movement Motivation Questionnaire were used for outcomes. The goal attainment scale measured progress toward parent goals. The HEP Approach consisted of 12 one-hour sessions implemented over three months. Results: Most participating parents found the HEP Approach intervention feasible, safe, acceptable, and satisfactory. GAS scores demonstrated significant gains with a mean t-score of 67.75 (SD = 2.00). Results found significant improvement (p <= 0.05) in all outcome measures. Conclusions: Results suggest that the HEP Approach intervention is safe, feasible, and acceptable to implement. Outcome measures were meaningful and sensitive in identifying improved motor development, individualized parental goals, sensory functions, caregivers' use of environmental opportunities, and movement motivation in premature at-risk infants. Results suggest further studies on the HEP Approach are feasible, and highlight the potential of this intervention to inspire and guide future research in this field.
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