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Maternal Satisfaction in Providing Tactile and Kinaesthetic Stimulation to Preterm Newborn

Umarani J., Sharadha Ramesh, Prakash Saldanha, Rohan Dilip Mendonsa, E. Kayalvizhi

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Background: Preterm neonates are the babies born before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Most of the preterm newborns require continuous observation and care. Studies proved that when the mothers are involved in giving care to the babies in NICU, it may reduce the postnatal stress among them, and also improves the maternal–child interaction. This study aimed to involve the mothers to provide tactile and kinaesthetic stimulation (TKS) for the preterm newborn and assess the mothers’ satisfaction on TKS. Objectives: To assess maternal satisfaction regarding TKS for preterm newborn. Methods: A descriptive study conducted among 59 mothers who had involved in giving TKS for their preterm neonates admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a selected hospital. Mother’s satisfaction was assessed by using a three-point Likert scale. Result: The result revealed that 81% of the mothers were highly satisfied, 19% were satisfied, and none of them were not satisfied regarding the TKS for preterm neonates. Conclusion: The study result shows that majority of the mothers were very much satisfied with the intervention provided to their newborn. They felt happy that they were involved in providing the stimulation to their babies. Hence the nursing professionals must take initiative to provide such interventions to the newborn with the help of their mothers.


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