Effect of kangaroo Care on Pain Response in Premature Infants during Blood Sampling

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

2 Lecturer of Pediatric Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine Mansoura University, Egypt

3 Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt

4 Lecturer of pediatric nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University Egypt

Abstract

Background: Kangaroo care helps reduce pain in newborns, especially those associated with a
variety of procedures that are part of routine medical and nursing care for premature infants. Aim:
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of kangaroo care on pain response in premature infants
during blood sampling. Research design: A quasi-experimental study design was used to achieve
the aim of this study. Setting: This study was conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit. Sample:
The study included a purposive sample of premature infants, which were divided randomly into two
groups (45 in each group).Tool: one tool was used; 1st part; Characteristics of premature infants
and 2nd part; Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP). Results: Studied premature infants' total score
of pain reflect significant differences compared to a control group. Kangaroo care was effective in
reducing pain scores in premature infants before, during, and after blood sampling, with
significantly reducing pain severity in premature infants compared to the control group. Conclusion:
Premature infants who received Kangaroo care exhibited less pain scores during blood sampling
compared to premature infants who did not receive it. Recommendations: Kangaroo care should be
used as a part of the routine care to reduce pain during painful procedures in premature infants
admitted in neonatal intensive care unit.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 2
June 2022
Pages 1972-1984

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