بررسی تاثیرماساژدرمانی برHRوSaO2 نوزادان

Title

Effect of massage therapy on HR and SaO2 in neonates

English Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Pain management is especially important for neonates who are not able to verbally express their pain. Although babies cannot express their pain as older children, but capable to show in response the pain a set of measures as observable behavioral responses. The aim of this study was to determine Effect of massage therapy on HR and SaO2 in neonates. Methods: This investigation was a clinical trial study on 30 neonates admitted to NICU. The questionnaires were composed of socio-demographic status and check list for recording HR and SaO2 in neonates. Measurements of HR and SaO2 were taken twice, before and then again after completion of the intervention, and massage therapy was codified to relieve pain and evaluate them. P<0.05 is acceptable for all of tests. Results: The study showed that there was significant difference in before and after the intervention in severity of pain in neonates (P=0.02). Nonetheless, we suggest doing more studies in related subjects. Conclusion: Our investigation shows that massage therapy improve the HR and SaO2 in neonate. Therefore, we suggest using this procedure as a routine care in neonate units.

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