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Efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions for endotracheal suctioning pain in preterm infants: A systematic review.

Qian CaiWen LuoYou ZhouYue YinKai ZhuHuan ShiYuexia Liao
Published in: Nursing open (2022)
Ten studies were retrieved, including nine different non-pharmacological interventions. Seven studies reported that non-pharmacological interventions in relieving pain were more effective than conventional care during ES, and three trials reported its safety. Due to the heterogeneity of pain assessment tools, time of assessment and population, only Facilitated tucking had sufficient evidence that it is a safe and effective non-pharmacological intervention.
Keyphrases
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • preterm infants
  • neuropathic pain
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • healthcare
  • case control
  • low birth weight
  • spinal cord
  • postoperative pain