Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Oct 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of Kangaroo Care on behavioral responses to pain of an intramuscular injection in neonates.
This study aims to assess the efficacy of Kangaroo Care (KC) on behavioral responses of term neonates to the pain of an intramuscular injection. ⋯ KC given before injection seems to effectively decrease pain and should be considered for minor invasive procedures in neonates.