The Effects of Multi-sensory Stimulation on the Facial Expression of Neonates during Eye examinations for Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Eye examination for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening is a painful procedure, which may cause changes in the facial expression and behavior of premature neonates. Multi-sensory stimulation is a non-pharmacological and anti-pain formulation known to affect the behav...

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Main Authors: H Behnam Vashani, H Zeraati, A Rezaeian, M Abrishami, T Reyhani, N Shoeibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2015-05-01
Series:Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul
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Online Access:http://jbums.org/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1558-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1