Effectiveness of nesting practice on posture and movements among preterm babies in NICU of a tertiary care hospital at Bhubaneswar

Abstract

Background: The effectiveness of nesting practice on posture and movements among preterm babies in the NICU of a tertiary care hospital in Bhubaneswar is an important topic to investigate. Nesting practice has been shown to provide support and a secure environment for preterm babies, which can aid in the development of postural control and motor control. Methods: This study utilized a quantitative research approach with a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test non-randomized control group design. The sample consisted of preterm babies from the NICU of KIMS Hospital, with a total of 30 participants selected using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. The collected data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The sample was divided equally into two groups, with 15 participants in each group: the experimental group and the control group. Baseline data was collected using a self-structured interview schedule to gather socio-demographic information. Additionally, the standardized observational Albert scale was employed to assess the posture and movements of the preterm babies. Result: Nesting practice is effective on posture and movements with t value 17.13 and 2.44 of preterm babies and obtained difference between experimental and control group. Conclusion: Nesting practice was significantly effective on posture and movements which was highly statistically significance at p value ≤0.05.