Evaluating the effectiveness of gel pillows for reducing bilateral head flattening in preterm infants: a randomized controlled pilot study

This study evaluated the effectiveness of gel pillows for reducing bilateral head molding (plagiocephaly) in preterm infants, as determined by the cephalic index (CI). Eighty-one infants weighing

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Published in:Applied nursing research 2008-11, Vol.21 (4), p.191-198
Main Authors: Schultz, Alyce A., Goodwin, Patricia A., Jesseman, Cynthia, Toews, Heidi G., Lane, Megan, Smith, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Bedding and Linens
Effectiveness
Effectiveness studies
Gels
Head
Head - anatomy & histology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Medical research
Neonatal Nursing - instrumentation
Neonatal Nursing - methods
Nursing
Pediatrics
Pilot Projects
Pressure
Supine Position
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Summary:This study evaluated the effectiveness of gel pillows for reducing bilateral head molding (plagiocephaly) in preterm infants, as determined by the cephalic index (CI). Eighty-one infants weighing
ISSN:0897-1897
1532-8201
DOI:10.1016/j.apnr.2006.11.003