Gentle touch: new comfort care eases newborn pain after birth

NCT ID NCT07148570

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether nursing care based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory could reduce pain and improve comfort in healthy, full-term newborns right after a vaginal birth. Sixty newborns were included. The approach focused on physical, emotional, and environmental comfort. Results may help improve standard care for newborns in the delivery room.

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Conditions

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Pain

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Locations

  • Yuzuncu Yıl University

    Van, Tuşba, 65030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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