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Effects of Therapeutic Positioning in Mechanically Ventilated Preterm Infants
Sponsor: Mustafa Kemal University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of three therapeutic positions on physiological parameters, pain, and comfort in mechanically ventilated preterm infants. A total of 60 preterm infants born between 35 and 37 weeks of gestation were randomly assigned to the supine, prone, or fetal position group, with 20 infants in each group. Physiological parameters, pain, and comfort were assessed at baseline, 30 minutes, 2 hours, and 3 hours after positioning. Pain was assessed using the Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised, and comfort was assessed using the COMFORTneo scale.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effects of Therapeutic Positioning on Physiological Parameters, Comfort, and Pain Levels in Premature Neonates on Mechanical Ventilation: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Weeks - 37 Weeks
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-02-07
Completion Date
2025-10-30
Last Updated
2026-09-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Supine Position
Standardized placement of the mechanically ventilated preterm infant in the supine position for three hours.
Prone Position
Standardized placement of the mechanically ventilated preterm infant in the prone position, with support of the trunk and pelvis, for three hours.
Fetal Position
Standardized flexion-based positioning of the mechanically ventilated preterm infant using appropriate support materials to mimic the intrauterine posture for three hours.
Locations (1)
Çukurova Üniversitesi
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)