Massage for neonatal pain relief in intensive care units: a scoping review

Abstract

Objective: to map the use of massage to relieve neonatal pain during procedures performed in Intensive Care Units. Methods: a scoping review conducted in 11 data sources, following the Joanna Briggs Institute recommendations. The question was: what is the knowledge about the use of massage to relieve pain in newborns during painful procedures in a neonatal intensive care unit? 12 studies were selected for the results. Results: therapeutic massage in newborns is positive in reducing the score on pain scales, decreasing heart and respiratory rates, increasing oxygen saturation, improvements in behavioral status, weight gain, neurological development, shorter crying time and performing the painful procedure. Conclusion: massage/reflexotherapy is effective in reducing neonatal pain in intensive care units, being performed on lower limbs, heel, back or at the procedure site, with light to moderate pressure and an average duration of five minutes.

Non-pharmacological analgesia strategies in adult and elderly endovascular procedures: a scoping review

“…Reflexology consists of a massage with the digital pulp on reflex points of the feet, hands, and ears that reflect areas of organs, glands, and muscles. It can be used with the purpose of improving the symptoms of some diseases, as well as reducing pain and stress in the individual (26) . In this context and contributing to the findings of this review, a randomized clinical trial was conducted to test this strategy in the management of acute low back pain in nursing staff.…”

Estratégias não farmacológicas na analgesia de adultos e idosos em procedimentos endovasculares: revisão de escopo

“…A reflexologia consiste em uma massagem com as polpas digitais em pontos reflexos dos pés, mãos e orelhas que refletem áreas de órgãos, glândulas e músculos. Pode ser utilizada com a finalidade de melhorar os sintomas de algumas doenças, bem como de reduzir a dor e estresse do indivíduo (26) . Diante desse contexto e contribuindo com os achados desta revisão, um ensaio clínico randomizado foi realizado para testar essa estratégia no manejo da dor lombar aguda na equipe de enfermagem.…”

Massage for pain relief in newborns submitted to puncture: systematic review

“…Massage is included as a complementary therapy that provides pain relief properties to the individual by improving blood and lymphatic circulation, as well as oxygenation and nutrition of tissues, since pressure, rhythm and speed are directly linked with myofascial release, promoting muscle relaxation and, consequently, reducing painful sensations (16) . Therefore, this therapy is effective in the prevention, treatment and cure of certain pathophysiology, providing physical and psychic well-being, in addition to its easy application and low cost (15)(16)(17)(18)(19) .…”