ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy
Effects of hammock positioning in behavioral status, vital signs, and pain in preterms: a case series study.
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Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care Versus Hammock Positioning on Physiological Indices and Behavioral Organization Among Preterm Neonates: A Humanized Nursing Approach
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- EFFECTS OF HAMMOCK POSITIONING ON CLINICAL PARAMETERS IN PRETERM INFANTS ADMITTED TO A NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.Revista paulista de pediatria : orgao oficial da Sociedade de Pediatria de Sao Paulo · 2020Pooled it
- First Brazilian recommendation on physiotherapy with sensory motor stimulation in newborns and infants in the intensive care unit.Revista Brasileira de terapia intensivaPooled it
- The effect of the use of positioning materials and hand-face maneuvers on physiologic parameters and stress symptoms in preterm newborns.Italian journal of pediatrics · 2025Trial
- The Effect of Swing on Stress and Comfort in Premature Newborns: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Journal of paediatrics and child health · 2025Trial
- Effects of hydrotherapy and Hammock positioning on weight gain in low-birth-weight premature newborns: a randomized clinical trial.Jornal de pediatriaTrial
- Effects of hydrotherapy and hammock positioning on pain reduction in preterm neonates.Jornal de pediatriaTrial
- A systematic review of improved positions and supporting devices for premature infants in the NICU.Heliyon · 2023Review
- Application of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale to Evaluate the Neurobehavior of Preterm Neonates.Brain sciences · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe hammock positioning within the incubators simulates the intrauterine environment, however, there is little evidence of its benefits and possible risks.
objectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the effects of hammock positioning on behavioral status, vital signs, and pain in very low birth weight preterm newborns.
methodsThis is a quasi-experimental/case series study in which premature infants (<1500g) were positioned in supine for one hour in a hammock. The preterm newborns were assessed 10min before, during (2, 20, 40, and 60min), and 10min after hammock positioning with the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale, vital signs and pain by the Neonatal Facial Coding System.
results28 preterm infants between 28 and 36 weeks of gestational age were evaluated. Regarding the behavioral state, the preterm newborns progressively evolved to light or deep sleep during hammock positioning. There was a statistically significant reduction of the heart and respiratory rate from 2 to 60th minute in a hammock, which was maintained after the positioning. The oxygen saturation remained within normal values. No changes in pain scores were observed.
conclusionThe hammock positioning can be considered a safe method of positioning that can be used to reduce the stress levels in very low birth weight preterm newborns. We did not observe worsening in either pain or vital signs.
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