Effects of Swaddling on Preterm Infant Stress During a Diaper Change and NICU Nurse Perspectives on Incorporating Swaddling into Diaper Change Procedures

The primary purpose of this study was to determine if swaddling during a diaper change reduces stress signs in infants. This study explored nurses’ experiences using a swaddled diaper change method and assessed the feasibility of implementing this intervention in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting.