Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening is a routine yet painful procedure for premature infants, often necessitating pharmacological mydriasis. The associated light exposure due to dilated pupils can increase stress and reduce infant comfort. This study aimed to investigate the effect of using a phototherapy eye mask during mydriasis on the comfort levels of premature infants.
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post-test total and subdimension scores from the Premature Infant Comfort Scale (PICS), along with the statistical comparisons between the two groups
Timeframe: 8 hours