An Experimental Pragmatic Observational Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Nesting on Posture and Physiological Parameters Among Premature Neonates in Tertiary Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Delhi/NCR

Abstract

Abstract

“Nesting” is a comfort measure that simulates in-utero feeling of lack of space and makes the baby less jittery. Nesting facilitates positioning and deep peaceful nights and contented days, thus conserving energy, minimizing weight loss, and improving the physiological parameters. The present study aims at to evaluate the effectiveness of nesting on posture and physiological parameters among premature babies admitted in NICU. A quasi-experimental research methodology with non-probability purposive sampling technique was used during the study. The sample consists of 30 premature babies admitted in NICU of Delhi Newborn Center, Rohit Kunj, Pitampura, New Delhi. Standardized and structured assessment tool was used to collect data. Fisher exact test was used for data analysis. Results: In posture, the post-test of experimental group, 15 (100%) were having acceptable posture, and in control group, 15 (100%) were having need for repositioning. In physiological parameters of premature babies, the post-test of experimental group, 13 (87%) were having excellent temperature, and in control group, 5 (33%) were having good temperature. In the post-test of experimental group, 10 (67%) were having excellent respiration, and in control group, 4 (27%) were having good respiration. In post-test of experimental group, 9 (60%) were having excellent heart rate, and in control group, 4 (27%) were having good heart rate. In post-test of experimental group, 15 (100%) were having excellent oxygen saturation, and in control group, 8 (53%) were having good oxygen saturation. It is concluded that the nesting is effective in maintaining the posture and improving the physiological parameters of premature babies.

Keywords: Nesting, premature babies, infants, posture and physiological parameters

Citation: Shivani Thakur, Lavanya Nandan, Thongam Kapeelta Devi. An Experimental Pragmatic Observational Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Nesting on Posture and Physiological Parameters among Premature Neonates in Tertiary Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Delhi/NCR. International Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2022; 8(2): 1–5p.