NEOANT 2022
Collaborative & Innovative
Our first priority at the Association of Neonatal Therapists (ANT) is to accomplish results, and we understand that the quality of our campaigns and relationships is critical to our success.
We started two awards worth more than Rs. 5000 in 2022. It is known as the Late Smt. Soma Devi Meena Memorial - NEOANT 2022 Award.
1. Best Research Paper
2. Best Poster
The winners of the aforementioned are Dr. Shailaja Jaywant and Dr. Sukanya Shelke, respectively.
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The award winners received a certificate and a check.
Tentative Agenda
EXPLORING THE FEEDING OPTIONS
Inauguration Session
10.00 a.m.- 10.03 a.m.
Prayer along with lighting of the lamp (by Dr Sushmita Ahirwal, Asst. Prof. MGOTC)
10.03 a.m.- 10. 05 a.m.
Welcome of dignitaries by host Dr. Megha Satyawali, Asst. Prof. MGOTC, Jaipur
10.05 a.m.- 10.10 a.m.
Welcome address by Dr. Hemant Nandgaonkar , President of ANT, Mumbai
10.10 a.m.- 10.20 a.m.
Report on Scientific Programs by Dr. Geetika Sood, Chairperson, Scientific Program Committee, Bangalore
10.20 a.m.-10.23 a.m.
Address by Conference advisor, Dr. Munish Kumar Kakkar, PHOD, Padiatrics, MGUMST
10.23 a.m.- 10.25 a.m.
Worlds of Encouragement by Patron and Guest of Honor, Dr. Sudhir Sachdev, Vice-Chancellor, MGUMST, Jaipur
10.25 a.m.- 10.30 a.m.
Blessings by Patron in Chief & Chief Guest, Dr. Vikas Chandra Swarankar, Chancellor, MGUMST
Scientific Program Schedule
(Scientific Chairperson: Dr. Geetika Sood, Co-ordinator: Dr Agrima Aggarwal)
Session Chair by: 1. Dr. Munish Kumar Kakkar, PHOD, Pediatric, MGMC&H, Jaipur
Guest Speaker: Dr. Sourabh Singh, Director, NICU, Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Jaipur
Topic: Oro-Motor Stimulation for preterm feeding
Timing: 10:30 am - 10: 50am
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COMPETITIVE (Paper Presentation)
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Every Presenter have a slot of 10 minutes (8 minutes for presentation and 2 minutes for Q/A)
10.50 a.m.- 11:00 am
Semi structured Sensory Enrichment intervention
Dr. Soni Dhama
11.00 a.m. – 11 :10 am
Color tagging for accessing documentation in NICU
Dr. Sanika Gawade
11.10 a.m. – 11 :20 am
Educating mothers about arousal cues during feeding
Dr. Kaveri Jadhav
11.20 a.m. – 11 :30 am
Challenges in splinting a neonate with Radial dysplasia.
Dr. Sanjeevanee Charde
11.30 a.m. – 11 :40 am
End of life care in neonates
Dr. Hiral Sakaria
11.40 a.m. – 11 :50 am
The effect of pre-feeding protocol with and without tactile and kinesthetic stimulation on oral motor ability & neurodevelopment status of preterm infants
Dr. Shailaja Sandeep jaywant
11.50am – 12.00 am
Assessment Tools for breastfeeding readiness among preterm infants
Dr. Konica Layak
12.00 pm to 12.10 pm
Physiotherapy Intervention in Pierre Robin Sequence with respiratory distress and feeding difficulties: A Case Report
Dr Radhika Attal
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Guest Lecturer : Dr. Geetika Sood,
Topic: Cue Based Feeding – a Research Based Guideline
Timing: 12:10 pm – 12:30 pm
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COMPETITIVE (Poster- Presentation)
12 :30 pm-12.40 pm
Scooping Review on Effect of Nesting and Swaddling on Sleep Pattern of Preterm Infants.
Dr. Sukanya Shelke
12.40 pm. – 12 :50 pm
Exploring the untapped technological advances in neonatal feeding
Dr. Dejul Dedhiya
12.50 pm. – 01 :00 pm
Some feeding techniques and devices which will improve infants’ oral feeding skills – Meta analysis
Dr. Shubhangi Bankar, kaveri Sanika
Lunch: 01: 00 to 1:30 pm
Guest Speaker: Dr. Nikhil Marwaha, Associate Dean Research & Professor & Head, Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur
Topic: Feeding in Children- Boon or Bane for teeth
Time: 01:30 pm to 01:50 pm
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Guest Speaker: Dr. Shailaja Sandeep Jaywant
Topic: Use of prefeeding assessment tools in NICU
Time: 01:50 pm to 02:10 pm
NON - COMPETITIVE (Paper Presentation)
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02.10 p.m. – 02 :20 pm
Scoping Review on Effect of Haberman Feeder vs Prosthetic Obturator on Feeding in infants with Cleft Palate
Pradhnya Lonare
02.20 p.m. – 02 :30 pm
Breastfeeding challenges and concerns for working mothers
Bhuvaneswari Kumaar
02.30 p.m. – 02 :40 pm
Effect of Postnatal Age on the Tactile Manual Abilities of Full Term Infants
Dr Rahul Bisen
02.40 p.m. – 02 :50 pm
*Validation of scale for identifying autism spectrum disorder: Pilot study
Preethi Hs
Tea Break:
03: 10 pm - 3:20 pm
Cultural Program: 3:20 pm - 3: 30pm
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Award Distribution: 3:30 pm - 4: 00pm
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Vote of Thanks
by
Organizing Secretary,
Dr. S. K. Meena
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Annual National Conference (Online)
Exploring the feeding Options
We see every challenge as an opportunity, and this initiative helps us ensure that our partners are better prepared to manage the unique situations they find themselves in. We are invested in an innovative approach that empowers our community and delivers the support they need, when they need it.
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Date - 3rd April, 2022
Submission of papers / posters Abstract (100 words in IMRAD Format) - 1st March, 2022.
Please submit at
(Conference registration is Mandatory for the presenters)
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Registration
Active Members & UG Students - INR 400/
Non members - INR 800/
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Organizing Secretary - SK Meena
Mahatma Gandhi College of Occupational Therapy, Jaipur.
Scientific chairperson - Geetika Sood, Bangalore​
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Payment details Payment will be accepted by NEFT
Bank Name :Canara Bank Branch :Mumbai, Parel Name of the Account holder :Association of Neonatal Therapists Account number :0110201004920 IFSC CODE :CNRB0000110
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Simple Registration Process
Pay by NEFT - Send Your details along with transaction details to neonataltherapistindia@gmail.com
Certification Exams 2022
3rd April 2022
Through our Support Services, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. This is one of our key areas of focus here at Association of Neonatal Therapists (ANT), and a source of much success for our Non-Profit Organization. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with this program.
You assist us in building, promoting, or being a part of the team.
Examination fee - Rs. 1000/-
350 hours Clinical Training & Mentorship fee - Rs. 40000/-
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Last date for registration of CNT Examination 2022 - 10th March, 2022.
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Payment at
Bank Name :Canara Bank Branch :Mumbai, Parel Name of the Account holder :Association of Neonatal Therapists Account number :0110201004920 IFSC CODE :CNRB0000110
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NEOANT 2022
The ANT is honoured to collaborate with the Mahatma Gandhi College of Occupational Therapy in Jaipur. The ANT's 4th Annual National Conference is taking place this year.
Cultural Program
