Journal for specialists in pediatric nursing : JSPN
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Jan 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of swaddled and traditional tub bathing methods on crying and physiological responses of newborns.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two bathing methods on crying duration and physiological measurements of newborns. ⋯ Swaddled bathing decreases behavioural stress symptoms such as crying, agitation, and pulling arms and legs back unintentionally and thus the infants feel relaxed. Swaddled bathing can be recommended because swaddled bathing method decreases behavioural stress symptoms in infants.
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J Spec Pediatr Nurs · Jan 2018
Comparative StudyEffectiveness of a virtual reality intervention to minimize pediatric stress and pain intensity during venipuncture.
Virtual reality (VR) technology is an effective tool in treatment of acute pain. Numerous studies show the effectiveness of this method both in a clinical context and in the laboratory. However, research results on the effectiveness of VR in pediatric venipuncture pain is not conclusive-not all studies report the analgesic effect of VR. In addition to testing effectiveness of VR, we also assess the usability of a novel hands-free interface. ⋯ VR can be as an effective tool to minimize pediatric pain and stress due to venipuncture. The MOT-based VR game was suitable for children at the studied age range. This solution can be easily applied by nurses in their clinical practice.