The effect of regional massage performed before blood collection on pain and vital signs in newborns.

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2023)

The regional massage intervention reduced pain in term newborns. Therefore, neonatal nurses can be trained to use massage as an alternative infant care practice.

Keyphrases

healthcare
pain management
chronic pain
gestational age
pregnant women
neuropathic pain
randomized controlled trial
low birth weight
quality improvement
preterm infants
primary care
palliative care
cord blood
resistance training
preterm birth
affordable care act