Comparing the Effectiveness of Local Heat and Foot Massage in Reducing the Pain Caused by Heel Blood Sampling in Neonates

Background: Given the inevitability of heel blood sampling for thyroid testing in neonates, this study aimed to compare the effectiveness of local heat and foot massage in reducing pain caused by the procedure. Methods: This experimental study was conducted on neonates admitted to a healthcare cente...

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Main Authors: Reyhaneh Barzegari, Seyed Hamid Seyed Bagheri, Hassan Khodadadi, Tabandeh Sadeghi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2025-07-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Neonatology
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Online Access:https://ijn.mums.ac.ir/article_26123_3d2fa79140bca42a83c628eca2ce2897.pdf
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