The effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants: A randomized clinical trial

The present study aims to determine the effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants. This study, conducted from 2022 to 2023, involved 80 premature infants selected using a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups of 40 by...

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Main Authors: Maryam Shirdel, Batool Pouraboli, Setareh Sagheb, Vafa Ghorban Sabagh, Shima Haghani
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Published: Journal of Nursing Advances in Clinical Sciences 2024-08-01
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author Maryam Shirdel
Batool Pouraboli
Setareh Sagheb
Vafa Ghorban Sabagh
Shima Haghani
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description The present study aims to determine the effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants. This study, conducted from 2022 to 2023, involved 80 premature infants selected using a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups of 40 by coin toss. The control group underwent orogastric tube insertion using the routine two-handed method, while the intervention group received the procedure using the four-handed method. The infants' pain levels were assessed using the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) before, during, and 30 seconds after the gastric tube insertion. The researcher documented facial expressions before, during, and after the procedure while the monitor recorded physiological data concurrently. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16, employing independent t-tests, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and chi-square tests. Before the intervention, the independent t-test revealed no statistically significant difference in pain scores between the two groups (P=0.444). During the intervention, the analysis of covariance similarly indicated no statistically significant difference in pain levels between the groups (P=0.099). However, following the intervention, the analysis of covariance identified a statistically significant difference in pain scores between the two groups (P=0.015). The four-handed method appears to reduce pain following Orogastric tube insertion; however, it does not seem to significantly affect pain during insertion. Consequently, it is recommended that further research be conducted in this area to explore and confirm these findings.
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spelling doaj-art-0f71d22d0b5c474580e4e1df5488d7262025-08-20T02:20:09ZengJournal of Nursing Advances in Clinical SciencesJournal of Nursing Advances in Clinical Sciences3041-93362024-08-011Issue 316016810.32598/JNACS.2407.1043203588The effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants: A randomized clinical trialMaryam Shirdel0Batool Pouraboli1Setareh Sagheb2Vafa Ghorban Sabagh3Shima Haghani4Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Neonatology, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranMaternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Biostatistics, Nursing Care Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranThe present study aims to determine the effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants. This study, conducted from 2022 to 2023, involved 80 premature infants selected using a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups of 40 by coin toss. The control group underwent orogastric tube insertion using the routine two-handed method, while the intervention group received the procedure using the four-handed method. The infants' pain levels were assessed using the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) before, during, and 30 seconds after the gastric tube insertion. The researcher documented facial expressions before, during, and after the procedure while the monitor recorded physiological data concurrently. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16, employing independent t-tests, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and chi-square tests. Before the intervention, the independent t-test revealed no statistically significant difference in pain scores between the two groups (P=0.444). During the intervention, the analysis of covariance similarly indicated no statistically significant difference in pain levels between the groups (P=0.099). However, following the intervention, the analysis of covariance identified a statistically significant difference in pain scores between the two groups (P=0.015). The four-handed method appears to reduce pain following Orogastric tube insertion; however, it does not seem to significantly affect pain during insertion. Consequently, it is recommended that further research be conducted in this area to explore and confirm these findings.https://www.jnacs.com/article_203588_7cc00498a6720cee73d7d475ca2b40df.pdffour-handed methodpainpremature infantgastric tubeneonatal intensive care unit
spellingShingle Maryam Shirdel
Batool Pouraboli
Setareh Sagheb
Vafa Ghorban Sabagh
Shima Haghani
The effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants: A randomized clinical trial
Journal of Nursing Advances in Clinical Sciences
four-handed method
pain
premature infant
gastric tube
neonatal intensive care unit
title The effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants: A randomized clinical trial
title_full The effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants: A randomized clinical trial
title_fullStr The effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants: A randomized clinical trial
title_full_unstemmed The effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants: A randomized clinical trial
title_short The effect of the four-handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants: A randomized clinical trial
title_sort effect of the four handed method on the pain caused by gastric tube insertion in premature infants a randomized clinical trial
topic four-handed method
pain
premature infant
gastric tube
neonatal intensive care unit
url https://www.jnacs.com/article_203588_7cc00498a6720cee73d7d475ca2b40df.pdf
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