Kangaroo Mother Care Reduces Pain in Very Preterm Neonates
Author Information
Author(s): Johnston C Celeste, Filion Francoise, Campbell-Yeo Marsha, Goulet Celine, Bell Linda, McNaughton Kathryn, Byron Jasmine, Aita Marilyn, Finley G Allen, Walker Claire-Dominique
Primary Institution: McGill University
Hypothesis
Does Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) effectively reduce pain response in very preterm neonates during heel lance procedures?
Conclusion
Kangaroo Mother Care significantly reduces pain response and recovery time in very preterm neonates during heel lance procedures.
Supporting Evidence
- KMC significantly lowered pain scores at 90 seconds post-lance compared to the incubator condition.
- Time to recovery was significantly shorter in the KMC condition.
- Facial actions indicating pain were significantly lower in the KMC condition throughout the procedure.
Takeaway
Holding a tiny baby close to your skin can help them feel less pain when they get a shot.
Methodology
A single-blind randomized crossover design was used, comparing KMC and incubator conditions during heel lance procedures.
Potential Biases
The person conducting the heel lance could not be blinded, potentially influencing the procedure's gentleness.
Limitations
The study's findings may not apply to infants less than 28 weeks gestational age or those requiring intensive medical interventions.
Participant Demographics
Infants were very preterm neonates, born between 28 0/7 and 31 6/7 weeks gestational age.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
95%CI 7.852–9.889
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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