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Effects of white noise on preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Synthesis in Nursing open, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07712978 (Mothers' Heartbeat Intervention in Newborn's Phototherapy Treatment at Maternity Ward), which is not on this map. Cited by 11 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Mothers' Heartbeat Intervention in Newborn's Phototherapy Treatment at Maternity Ward: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
Who cites it
11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effect of white noise on pain levels in newborns: a meta-analysis study.Irish journal of medical science · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of white noise on preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Nursing open · 2024Pooled it
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- Effect of nurse-led individualized noise nursing intervention on sleep comfort and pain relief in terminally ill patients undergoing palliative care.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Review of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Neonatal Pain.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Acoustic stimulation in pain management: neurobiological mechanisms and clinical applications-a narrative review.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2026Review
- Assessing Noise Levels in a Mexican Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Results From an Observational Study.Nursing research and practice · 2025Article
- Application and effect of developmental supportive care on growth and neurobehavioral development in preterm infants.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
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- Impact of White Noise Therapy on Knee Joint Function and Quality of Life in Patients with Meniscus Injuries.Noise & healthArticle
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
aimTo critically assess the effects of white noise on the pain level, weight gain and vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation) of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
designA systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
methodsTen databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP and Wanfang Data) were systematically reviewed from inception to July 2022. Two reviewers evaluated the risk of bias separately using the Cochrane Collaboration criteria and extracted data using a predesigned information form.
resultsThe meta-analysis included eight eligible RCTs. According to statistical analysis, white noise significantly affected the pain level, weight gain, heart rate, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation in preterm infants. Regardless of the outcome measurement timing, gestational age and birth weight of preterm infants, subgroup analysis demonstrated that white noise reduced the pain level, heart rate and respiratory rate and promoted weight gain in preterm infants in NICUs.
conclusionWhite noise is a practical and potentially useful therapy for premature neonates in NICUs. No Patient or Public Contribution.
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