The Effect of Newborn Massage on Comfort Level and Vital Signs

The Effect of Newborn Massage on Comfort Level and Vital Signs

This study was planned as a randomized, controlled, experimental study to examine the effect of neonatal massage on the comfort level and vital signs of newborn babies.An answer to the question "Does massage applied to infants in the neonatal period have an effect on vital signs and comfort level?" will be sought.

The sample of the study consisted of a total of 60 infants, 30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group, who were hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a City Hospital between December 2022 and April 2023, whose parents' written and verbal consent was obtained for participation in the study after being informed, and who met the inclusion criteria. "Data Collection Form", 'Life Findings Assessment Form' and 'Newborn Comfort Behaviors Scale' prepared by the researchers were used as data collection tools. Newborns in the experimental group were massaged twice a day for 15 minutes 30 minutes after feeding and routine care for 4 days. The data obtained in the study will be analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) for Windows 22.0 program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Gestational age between 37-42 weeks,
• Birth weight of 2500 grams and above,
• The infant was hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during data collection,
• Completion of 24 hours after birth

Exclusion Criteria:

• Gestational age below 37 weeks,
• Birth weight below 2500 grams,
• Refusal of the parent to participate in the study,
• The baby is on mechanical ventilation