A study to evaluate the effect of nesting on posture, discomfort and physiological parameters of Low birth weight infants admitted in selected hospitals of Jalandhar, Punjab

Abstract

Low birth weight is defined by the World Health Organization as a birth weight of an infant of 2,499g (5lb 8.1 oz) or less, regardless of gestational age. Such babies are at higher risk for long term health conditions. The study is conducted to evaluate the effect of nesting on posture, discomfort and physiological parameters of Low birth weight infants admitted in selected hospitals of Jalandhar, Punjab. The quantitative approach and quasi experimental design is used. Data was collected by using purposive sampling technique from 30 low birth weight babies admitted in different hospitals. Observational checklist, neonatal Comfort scale and Structured Observation Schedule were used to collect data, findings revealed that there is statistical significant improvement in posture, discomfort and physiological parameters of low birth weight infant who receive nesting and as measured by Observational checklist, neonatal comfort scale and Structured Observation Schedule respectively at p<0.05 level of significance. This study concluded that nesting is effective in improving posture, reducing discomfort and improving physiological parameters in low birth weight infants.