A systematic review of improved positions and supporting devices for premature infants in the NICU.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the neonatal intensive care unit, nurses often place premature infants in the supine, prone, and lateral positions. However, these positions do not always meet all the physiological needs of premature infants. Thus, many improved positions and various position-supporting devices have been studied to provide infants with a development-friendly and comfortable environment.

Aim

We aimed to help nurses recognize and understand the various improved positions and devices, and to provide nurses with more options in addressing the needs of preterm infants.

Study design

We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE from 2012 to 2022 for studies on position management of preterm infants, and screened the search results according to inclusion and exclusion criteri

SUBMITTER: Yang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10031313 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature