Effect of Nesting on Bio-Physiological Parameters and Suckling Response among Low-Birth-Weight Infants.

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1 Clinical Instructor, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Egypt.

2 Assistant Professor, Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University, Egypt.

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Background: Nesting position is feasible to meet some of the unique care needs of LBW infants during long-term hospitalization as best evidence providing in the NICUs of standard of developmentally supportive care.The study aims to evaluate the effect of nesting on bio-physiological parameters and suckling response among LBW infants. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at the NICU of Abo hommos hospital for Children (Demesna) in El Beheira Governorate which is affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Population. Subjects: A purposive sample of 60 LBW infants divided into two groups (30 LBW infants for the control group and 30 LBW infants for the study group) according to inclusion criteria. Tool for data collection: Tool I: Demographic and Health Data Structured Questionnaire about LBW Infants and Their Mothers. Tool II: Bio-Physiological Parameters Observational Checklist Sheet. Tool III: Early Feeding Skills Assessment Scale (EFS). Results: There was a substantial effect of nesting on LBW infants’ suckling response of the study group at with is a high statistically significant difference at a P value (≤0.0001) and there was a highly statistically significant association between the mean of LBW infants’ respiratory rate, body temperature and O2 sat at a P value (≤0.0001) among the study group. Conclusion: Nesting is an effective intervention to stabilize the bio-physiological parameters and to improve the suckling response among LBW infants. Recommendations: Implement nesting as a regular protocol for all LBW infants in NICUs to enhance their physiological stability and neurodevelopment.

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