RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06567093

Effect of Leg and Heel Massage on Pain During Heel Blood Collection Newborns

Effect of Leg and Heel Massage on Pain Experienced During Heel Blood Collection and Physiological Parameters in Newborns: Randomized Controlled Study

Sponsor

Bartın Unıversity

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Aug 15, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Infant ALL

Summary

This study was planned to evaluate the effect of leg and heel massage on newborns, the pain experienced during heel blood collection, and the effects on physiological parameters. H1: Newborn Infants Pain Scale scores are lower in leg and heel massage group than control group. H2: Heart rates are lower in leg and heel massage group than control group. H3: Oxygen saturation levels are higher in leg and heel massage group than control group.

Eligibility

Min Age: 1 DayMax Age: 28 Days

Inclusion Criteria9

Gestational age is 38-41 weeks,
The birth weight of the newborn is \>2500 g
Vital signs should be stable before the procedure,
Postanatal age is between 2-28 days,
There are no contraindications for the application of massage
Delivery of the newborn to the mother after birth
Permission of the parents of the newborn participating in the research
Fasting period less than 3 hours/fed 30 minutes before
A newborn who does not cry before heel blood is taken

Exclusion Criteria11

Newborns who need respiratory support,
Newborns with any neurological disorders (seizures)
Newborns using opioids or babies born to mothers using opioids
Newborns taking muscle relaxants, sedatives, analgesics
Babies with major congenital anomalies
Babies with an APGAR score of less than 7 in 5 minutes,
Newborns who have undergone any surgery
Newborns with birth trauma (especially rapid births)
There are situations that may prevent communication with parents (e.g. language problems).
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Newborns planned to be transferred to another hospital

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Interventions

OTHERBaby Foot and Leg Massage

Baby Foot Massage stages * The baby is placed on his back, either on the bed or on the couch. * One of the baby's feet is lifted into the air by grasping the back of the ankle. * Start stroking with circular movements, starting from the heel and moving up to the toes. Stroking should be done with the thumb. * Here, it might be good to get between the toes. * The same procedure is applied to the other foot. * Massage is continued until it is noticed that the baby calms down. Baby Leg Massage stages * Start by lifting the leg to be massaged. * Here, the palms of both hands are used. The baby's leg is placed between both hands and the leg is stroked by moving the palms in opposite directions. This movement is continued from above the ankle to the hip. * The same procedure is applied to the other leg. * Massage is continued until the baby calms down.