Massage therapy as a non-pharmacological analgesia for procedural pain in neonates: A scoping review

CONCLUSION: The implementation of massage as a non-pharmacological analgesic method for neonates undergoing painful procedures varied among the reviewed studies. Differences were identified in terms of the body part massaged, the duration and intensity of the massage, the level of pressure and the combination of massage with other methods. All studies presented positive results for reducing pain intensity in neonates undergoing procedural pain. Therefore, it is crucial that the method used for giving massage should be practical, accurate and safe.PMID:33974990 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2021.102735

Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - May 11, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri Khadidjah Siti Nurhidayah Ikeu Nenden Nur Asriyani Maryam Source Type: research