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Infant positioning for promoting development and preventing morbidity in preterm infants

Marcus Glenton Prescott1, Milena Geist2,3, Emma Olsson4,5

  • 1St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|December 5, 2024
PubMed

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This review examines infant positioning, nesting, and swaddling interventions for preterm infants. It aims to determine their effects on development and reduce infant morbidity.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Evidence-based medicine

Background:

  • Preterm infants face developmental challenges and increased morbidity risks.
  • Current neonatal care practices include various positioning and containment methods.
  • The specific benefits and harms of these interventions require systematic evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the benefits and harms of infant positioning for preterm infants.
  • To evaluate the impact of nesting techniques on preterm infant development.
  • To determine the efficacy of swaddling in preventing morbidity among preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a protocol for a Cochrane Review.
  • The review will synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials.
  • Data will be analyzed to assess developmental outcomes and morbidity events.

Main Results:

  • This section is not applicable for a protocol.
  • Results will be reported upon completion of the review.
  • The review will provide a comprehensive summary of current evidence.

Conclusions:

  • This review will inform clinical practice regarding infant positioning, nesting, and swaddling.
  • Evidence on the benefits and harms of these interventions will be synthesized.
  • The findings will guide future research in neonatal developmental support.
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