Clinical Research Directory

EFFECTS OF TWO PAİN MANAGEMENT EDUCATİON METHODS DURİNG HEEL PRİCK PROCEDURES ON MATERNAL ANXİETY AND NEONATAL PAİN

The aim of this research is to evaluate the effects of two different methods of education (verbal instruction + written brochure and verbal instruction + AI-assisted video presentation) given to new mothers on neonatal pain management, their use of non-pharmacological methods, anxiety levels, and neonatal pain, and to examine the relationship between them. Research Questions Do two different pain management education methods affect mothers' use of nonpharmacological methods? Do two different pain management education methods affect mothers' anxiety levels? Do two different pain management education methods affect neonatal pain during heel prick procedures? Is there a difference between verbal instruction combined with a written brochure and verbal instruction combined with video demonstration in terms of mothers' use of nonpharmacological methods? Is there a difference between verbal instruction combined with a written brochure and verbal instruction combined with video demonstration in terms of maternal anxiety levels? Is there a difference between verbal instruction combined with a written brochure and verbal instruction combined with video demonstration in terms of neonatal pain during heel prick procedures? Is there a relationship between mothers' use of nonpharmacological methods and their anxiety levels? Is there a relationship between mothers' use of nonpharmacological methods and neonatal pain levels?

The Effect of Massage on Sleep Quality, Stress, Comfort, and Vital Signs in Preterm Infants

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of massage therapy on sleep quality, stress, comfort, and vital signs in preterm infants (gestational age 35-37 weeks) admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Van YYU Training and Research Hospital. Infants in the intervention group will receive a 15-minute massage three times a day for three consecutive days, while the control group will receive standard care. Data will be collected using the Premature Infant Comfort Scale, Neonatal Stress Scale, actigraphy for sleep monitoring, and vital sign measurements. The study aims to determine whether massage therapy can improve the overall well-being and development of preterm infants in NICU settings.