The effect of tub bathing and sponge bathing on neonatal comfort and physiological parameters in late preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial

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Tasdemir H. İ., EFE E.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES, vol.99, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 99
• Publication Date: 2019
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.06.008
• Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
• Keywords: Bathing, Comfort, Neonatal intensive care unit, Nursing care, Premature infant, Skin care, REPEATED PROCEDURAL PAIN, OXYGEN-SATURATION, THERMAL-STABILITY, VITAL SIGNS, SKIN CARE, NEWBORN, RESPONSES
• Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Increasing comfort and physiological stabilization in preterm infants during neonatal care improves their neurophysiological development. Bathing procedures that support this development and will not expose the newborn to stress should be preferred.