The effect of using musical and lighted baby crib mobile on newborns' pain and stress during blood draw; randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Objective: Newborns may experience pain and stress during blood draw procedures, and when these adverse reactions are not managed, they can lead to both physiological and psychological consequences. To evaluate the effect of using musical and lighted baby crib mobile on newborns' pain and stress during blood draw. Method: A parallel-group and randomized controlled methodology was employed in this research. The study involved 60 newborns and their caregivers. Data were collected through the "newborn information form'' and the "ALPS-neo pain and stress assessment scale''. Results: There is no statistically significant difference between the average pain and stress scores stated by parents and nurses for newborns (p>0.05) during the blood draw (intervention group=9.20 +/- 1.94; control group=9.33 +/- 2.17) and after the blood draw (intervention group=9.18 +/- 2.01; control group=9.10 +/-). The average pain and stress scores stated by the parents and the nurse for the newborns in the intervention and control groups were compatible with each other (p>0.05). Conclusion: It was revealed that the musical and lighted baby crib mobile was not effective in reducing newborn's pain and stress during blood draw. A scientifically grounded clinical investigation is advised to ascertain the impact of newborn crib mobiles on newborns' pain and stress levels.