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  • Pediatric dermatology
  • Medical device design

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  • Extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants have unique diapering needs due to immature development.
  • Increased survival rates of ELBW infants necessitate specialized diaper solutions.
  • Current diapers pose challenges for ELBW infant care, impacting development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify essential requirements for optimal ELBW infant diaper performance from NICU nurses' perspective.
  • To evaluate in-hospital performance of a novel diaper design for ELBW infants.
  • To assess if new diaper features enhance key developmental care parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Two surveys were administered to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses (Study 1: N=151, Study 2: N=99).
  • Study 1 identified critical diaper requirements and rated existing ELBW diaper performance.
  • Study 2 compared a test diaper with a usual diaper under real-world conditions.

Main Results:

  • Nurses emphasized the need for diapers that fit appropriately between the legs to avoid spreading hips and legs.
  • Flexibility between the legs is crucial for proper infant positioning.
  • A test diaper with new features was preferred by 93% of nurses over their usual diaper (P < .0001).

Conclusions:

  • Nurses' input is vital in the design process for ELBW infant diapers.
  • Diaper design impacts both acute and long-term medical outcomes for ELBW infants.
  • This research provides guidance for manufacturers to develop improved ELBW diapers.