NEWBORN

This study compared two different pulse oximeter devices used to monitor newborns, including babies born early. Researchers tested how quickly and accurately each device measured heart rate and oxygen levels, using a standard ECG monitor as the most accurate comparison. The goal …

This study tested whether a specially designed sleep cap could help babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) sleep better and improve their body's vital signs. Researchers compared 53 stable infants over 32 weeks old, with some wearing the cap and others not. The cap was …

This study tested whether stimulating a premature baby's natural grasp reflex could reduce their pain and improve comfort during routine PICC line care. Researchers worked with 32 preterm infants, gently triggering this reflex while nurses performed the necessary care. The goal w…

This small study looked at whether massage therapy given by a trained professional could help babies sleep longer and improve the bond with their mothers. It involved 24 healthy, full-term babies aged 0 to 6 months. Researchers measured the babies' sleep and the mothers' feelings…

This study looked at whether choosing a family doctor for a newborn before leaving the hospital helps parents get the baby's first required checkup done during the recommended second week of life. Researchers followed 120 healthy, full-term newborns by giving parents a questionna…

This study tested whether a special training program could improve the knowledge of nurses and doctors who transport critically ill newborns between hospitals. The program taught a step-by-step transport plan and a tool for assessing a baby's stability during the trip. Researcher…

This study aimed to understand what influences the emotional connection between a mother and her newborn baby right after birth. Researchers surveyed 104 healthy mothers after their first breastfeeding to measure their bonding feelings and look for common factors. The goal was to…

This study asked caregivers if they found it practical and acceptable to follow a specific bedtime routine with their newborn babies. Researchers surveyed 132 parents about routines involving bathing, lotion, and quiet time. The goal was to understand if parents could and would i…

This study observed whether allowing a newborn to instinctively crawl to the mother's breast in the first hour after birth improves breastfeeding. Researchers compared mothers and babies who did this 'breast crawl' to those who followed standard hospital care. They measured the m…

This study tested whether a new mobile app could help nurses in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) better understand their patients' needs and reduce missed care tasks. For three months, one group of nurses used the app while another group continued their usual routine. Researc…