Impact of diaper change frequency on preterm infants' vital sign stability and skin health: A RCT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bundling nurse caregiving interventions are promoted to minimize infant stress.

Purpose

To evaluate impact of bundled nursing care and diaper change frequency on vital sign stability and skin health of preterm infants born ≤32 weeks gestation.

Method

Stable preterm infants on a 3-hour feeding schedule were randomly assigned to 3- vs. 6-hour diaper changes. Diapers were changed prior to 6 h if stool was present. Direct observation of bundled care events (BCE) identify caregiving activities during each BCE. Skin pH, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and neonatal skin condition scores (NSCS) were obtained. Vital sign data (HR, RR, O₂ saturation) was downloaded from bedside monitors.

Results

Forty-six infants contributed to 605 BCEs. BCEs last

SUBMITTER: Brandon DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8886570 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature