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Effect of whole body massage on pain scores of neonates during venous puncture and comparison with oral dextrose and Kangaroo care, a randomized controlled evaluator-blind clinical study

Year: 2022

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: Objective: Newborns in NICUs experience many painful procedures. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of whole body massage therapy on pain scores during venipuncture and compare with oral 10% dextrose and Kangaroo care. Study Design: Newborns with gestational age ≥34 weeks were randomly enrolled to one of three groups: massage, dextrose and Kangaroo and a blinded investigator scored the pain using NIPS before and during the procedure. Results: There were 25, 26 and 23 newborns in dextrose, massage and Kangaroo care groups, respectively. Pain scores were similar before and during venipuncture in groups (p> 0.05). 36.5% of newborns (27/74) had severe pain scores. Number of newborns with no pain (score 0-2), moderate pain (score 3-4) and severe pain (score 5-7) were similar in each group. Conclusion: Massage, Kangaroo and oral 10% dextrose had similar effects on pain scores during venipuncture.

Source: Journal of Perinatology

DOI: 10.1038/s41372-022-01570-8

Authors: Hacer Yapicioglu Yildizdas, Buket Erdem, Duygu Yildiz Karahan, Ferda Ozlu, Yaşar Sertdemir

Institution: Cukurova University

Language: English

Topic: Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4310552626