Table 2 Results of the randomized crossover study comparing the behavior of preterm infants with or without the use of a nest during diaper change
From: Postural support improves distress and pain during diaper change in preterm infants
Group 1 N=30 | Group 2 N=17 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Period 1 (with nest) | Period 2 (without nest) | Period 1 (without nest) | Period 2 (with nest) | P† | P‡ | P§ | |
HR | 152±14 | 153±12 | 144±14 | 155±12 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 0.012 |
O2 Sat | 96±2 | 96±1 | 96±2 | 96±2 | 0.41 | 0.72 | 0.33 |
Distress score | 3.7±3.1 | 5.0±3.9 | 5.2±3.2 | 1.8±1.7 | 0.07 | 0.19 | <0.0001 |
Pain score | 3.3±3.9 | 5.8±5.1 | 5.1±4.7 | 1.6±2.7 | 0.56 | 0.23 | <0.0001 |
