The Effect of Swing on Stress and Comfort in Premature Newborns: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Objectives: The study was conducted to investigate the effect of swing on stress and comfort in premature newborns who could not be reunited with their mothers. Methods: The study was conducted in a randomised controlled experimental design. The intervention group included newborns who received swing intervention (n = 64) and the control group included newborns who did not receive swing intervention (n = 64). Research data were collected using Newborn Information Form, Premature Infant Comfort Scale and ALPS neo newborn pain and stress assessment scale. The research data were collected two times, before and after the intervention was completed. Result: Experimental and control groups were similar regarding descriptive characteristics. There was no difference between the groups after the swing intervention (p > 0.05). It was determined that there was no significant difference between the groups in terms of comfort levels before and after the swing intervention (p > 0.05). When the intra-group mean scores were compared, it was determined that the comfort level increased in the intervention group before and after the swing intervention, and there was a significant difference between the mean scores (p = 0.028). Conclusion: It was determined that swing intervention did not affect the stress and comfort level of the newborn.