Effect of Facilitated Tucking on Procedural Pain During Heel Prick in Late Preterm Neonates: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Background

Preterm neonates frequently undergo painful procedures such as heel pricks, which can adversely affect physiological stability and neurodevelopment. Non-pharmacological interventions like facilitated tucking may help reduce procedural pain. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of facilitated tucking on procedural pain during heel prick in late preterm neonates.