Objectives: Effective pain management in neonates is essential to minimize distress during painful procedures. Breastfeeding, Skin-to-Skin Care (SSC), and small volumes of sweet solutions have been shown to significantly reduce pain during short-duration procedures. This review aims to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews regarding the analgesic effects of these interventions. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), and Google Scholar to identify systematic reviews published from 2010 onward. Results: A total of 12 systematic reviews were included. We found Breastfeeding, SSC, sweet solutions (glucose and sucrose solutions of at least 15%–20%) are effective in reducing pain and distress during procedures. These interventions are simple to implement, widely available, and cost-effective. Clinical guidelines consistently recommend their use before and during painful procedures. Conclusion: Although strong evidence supports the use of these interventions, their implementation in clinical practice remains inconsistent. Collaborative efforts involving healthcare providers and parents are essential to promote effective and standardized neonatal pain management, especially across diverse care settings.
ReviewNewbornPain ManagementBreast FeedingKangaroo Mother Care
저자
Hyosin Choi [ Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Daegu Health College, Korea ]
Corresponding Author
Denise Harrison [ Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia ]