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Very Low Birthweight (VLBW) Preterm Infant Skin Health With Bundled Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating 3-hour bundled care and 6-hour bundled care for Preterm Infants. Completed, enrolled 49 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of bundling nursing care activities on the overall health of Very Low Birthweight (VLBW) preterm infants who receive bundled care in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The study will evaluate differences in infant health when diaper changes occur at 3- versus 6-hours during 3-hour bundled care. Differences in infant skin health between 3- and 6-hour bundled care diapering at two sites (buttocks and chest) will also be evaluated.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Infants in the 3-hour bundled care group will receive diaper changes every 3 hours with observational coding, microbiome samples, skin pH measurements and trans epidermal water loss measurements taken 3 times per week.
Infants in the 6-hour bundled care group will receive diaper changes every 6 hours with observational coding, microbiome samples, skin pH measurements and trans epidermal water loss measurements taken 4 times per week.