Journal of advanced nursing
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Comparative Study
Axillary and tympanic membrane temperature recording in the preterm neonate: a comparative study.
The aim of this study is to compare axillary temperature recordings with those of the tympanic membrane, in healthy preterm neonates, to ascertain whether there is any significant difference between the two recordings, in particular in relation to postnatal age, and if so to evaluate the clinical implications. ⋯ Whilst the findings cannot be applied to sick preterm neonate, it was concluded that tympanic membrane temperature recordings in healthy preterm neonates are safe, accurate, easy, and comfortable for the baby, and appropriate with this client group provided staff are trained in the technique.
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The aim of this study was to describe nurses' use of selected nonpharmacological methods in relieving 8-12-year-old children's postoperative pain in hospital. ⋯ The nurses used versatile nonpharmacological methods in children's postoperative pain relief, although some defects could be observed. More research is needed on the methods used by nurses to relieve children's pain in different patient groups and the factors which hinder or promote nurses' use of pain alleviation methods in the clinical practice.