Browsing by Author "Akdogan, Ridvan"

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The Effect of Simulative Heartbeat Nest Used in Preterm New-Borns on Vital Signs, Pain, and Comfort in Turkey: a Randomized Controlled Study
(Elsevier Science inc, 2022) Karadag, Ozge Eda; Yildiz, Gizem Kerimoglu; Akdogan, Ridvan; Yildiz, Suzan; Toptan, Handan Hakyemez
Background: Creating a womb-like environment for the preterm infant is vital to reduce the stress caused by stimuli and facilitate optimal neurological-behavioral development. Purpose: This randomized-controlled study aimed to determine the effect of simulative heartbeat nest use on vital signs, pain level, and comfort in preterms. Methods: The study population consisted of 52 (experiment: 25, control: 27) preterms hospitalized in a university hospitals neonatal intensive care unit between May-November 2018. Before the application, preterms in both groups were evaluated with PIPP and Comfort scales. The experiment group was monitored in the nest with a heart beating device for 15 min. The control group was observed in the nest without the device for 15 min. Their heartbeats and oxygen saturation were recorded. After the application, preterms in both groups were re-evaluated with PIPP and Comfort scale. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of gestation week, age, birth weight and height, HB, SaO2, PIPP, and Comfort Scale total scores before and after the application (p >.05). However, the mean SaO2 increased significantly during the application (p < .003) in the experiment group; and that the PIPP total score decreased statistically significantly (p: 0.001) after the application. The comfort scale total score averages of the preterms in both groups decreased statistically significantly after the application (experiment:p <.01; control:p < .05). Implications for practice and research: Preterms in both groups had similar indicators. The nests that create heartbeat provide positive outcomes, such as the standard nests. (c) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
The Effect of Spa and Massage Applied on Babies on Colic Symptoms: a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Elsevier Science inc, 2025) Akdogan, Ridvan; Yildiz, Suzan
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of SPA and massage interventions on infants diagnosed with colic in alleviating colic symptoms. Method: A randomized controlled experimental design was conducted in private infant SPA and pediatric clinic centers in Van province from 29 June 2022 to 12 February 2023. A total of 72 infants aged 40 days to 4 months, born at term with a birth weight of 2500-4500 g and diagnosed with infantile colic (but not receiving prior treatment) were included. The infants were randomized into three groups: SPA, massage, and control. Stratified sampling and Random Allocation Software were used for randomization. Intervention groups received weekly treatment for 4 weeks, while the control group received routine nursing care. The infant SPA and massage application was applied once a week, for a total of 4 sessions within one month. Data were collected using the "Infant Information Form," "Infant Colic Scale," and "Infant Colic Symptom Monitoring Form." Groups were compared regarding symptom frequency and crying duration. Results: The groups showed no significant differences in demographic or descriptive characteristics affecting colic symptoms. The frequency of colic symptoms was significantly lower in both SPA and massage groups compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Additionally, the duration of crying associated with colic was significantly reduced in the SPA and massage groups when compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Infant SPA and massage were effective in reducing colic symptoms. It is recommended to widely use these therapies, train parents in massage, and encourage SPA therapy for babies. Clinical Trials Number: NCT05538936. (c) 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.