NEWBORN

This study looked at whether a gentle 15-minute massage can help newborns feel more comfortable and improve their heart rate, breathing, and temperature. Researchers measured 30 full-term babies in the neonatal intensive care unit before and after massage, twice a day. The goal w…

This study tested whether stimulating the palmar grasp reflex (the natural reflex to grip a finger) can reduce pain and improve comfort in preterm babies during routine PICC line care. 32 preterm infants with a PICC line were included. Researchers measured pain levels and comfort…

This study tested whether a special sleep cap helps newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) sleep longer and have steadier heart rates, breathing, and oxygen levels. Researchers watched 53 stable infants overnight for three nights. The goal was to see if the cap could…

This study looked at whether massage therapy given by a physiotherapist helps babies aged 0-6 months sleep better and strengthens the bond between mother and baby. 24 full-term infants took part. The researchers measured sleep quality and mother-baby attachment using questionnair…

This study looked at whether using a special transport algorithm and a risk index could improve what nurses and doctors in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) know about safely moving newborns between hospitals. About 100 NICU staff took part. The goal was to see if these too…

This study looked at 120 healthy newborns to see if choosing a general practitioner (GP) before leaving the maternity hospital helps them get their first required medical exam within the recommended timeframe (between day 8 and day 15 of life). Parents filled out a questionnaire …

This study tested two different pulse oximeters (devices that measure oxygen and heart rate) on 120 newborns, including preterm babies. The goal was to see which device got a stable heart rate reading faster and more accurately compared to standard ECG monitoring. No treatments o…

This study looked at what influences the bond between a mother and her newborn baby after birth. Researchers followed 104 healthy mothers who had normal deliveries and healthy babies. They measured bonding using a simple questionnaire after the first breastfeeding. The goal was t…

This study looked at 80 first-time mothers and their healthy, full-term babies to see if letting newborns instinctively crawl to the breast right after birth improves breastfeeding. Researchers measured the mothers' comfort and confidence in breastfeeding. The goal was to underst…

This study looked at whether following a specific skin-to-skin contact guideline after birth helps reduce newborn stress and improve breastfeeding. Researchers studied 190 mothers who gave birth vaginally. They measured stress levels in babies and how well breastfeeding went usin…

This study tested whether a mobile app designed for caring for sick newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) helps nurses better recognize nursing diagnoses and reduce missed care. Sixty-four nurses used the app for three months, while a control group continued routine…

This study asked 132 parents of healthy, full-term newborns whether a simple bedtime routine (bath, lotion massage, quiet activity) was acceptable and easy to follow. Parents filled out questionnaires to share their experiences. The goal was to see if such a routine is practical …