PRETERM

This study looked at whether gentle massage helps preterm babies gain weight, grow, and feel less stressed. Researchers gave 60 preterm infants in intensive care either daily massage for 10 days or standard care. They measured weight, length, head size, and stress levels from vid…

This study tested whether an automated oxygen control device (Oxygenie) could keep preterm babies' oxygen levels in a safer range better than manual adjustments by nurses. 26 preterm babies on ventilators were randomly assigned to 12 hours of automated or manual oxygen control, t…

This study tested a program to help mothers of low birth weight babies in Ghana practice kangaroo care—skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and follow-up—which is proven to save lives. 328 mothers received either standard care or extra support from trained peers and a box with wa…

This completed study looked at 300 preterm newborns receiving breathing support in the neonatal intensive care unit. Researchers tracked their body temperature hourly for the first six hours after birth, along with medical history and treatments. The goal was to create a data mod…

This study looked at whether having a parent help during diaper care makes preterm babies more comfortable. Researchers measured comfort levels in 105 preterm infants before, during, and after diaper changes done by a nurse alone versus with a mother or father. They also tracked …