This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of foot reflexology on comfort levels and physiological parameters in neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy undergoing therapeutic hypothermia. Neonates in the intervention group will receive standardized foot reflexology sessions in addition to routine care, while the control group will receive routine care alone. Comfort will be assessed using the COMFORTneo scale, and physiological parameters will be monitored throughout the intervention period.
Age range
30 Minutes – 3 Hours
Sex
ALL
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ComfortNeo score
Timeframe: From baseline up to 72 hours after intervention
Outcome
Timeframe: Immediately before and within 10 minutes after each session for 3 consecutive days
Outcome
Timeframe: Immediately before and within 10 minutes after each session for 3 consecutive days
Outcome
Timeframe: Immediately before and within 10 minutes after each session for 3 consecutive days
Outcome
Timeframe: Immediately before and within 10 minutes after each session for 3 consecutive days
Outcome
Timeframe: Immediately before and within 10 minutes after each session for 3 consecutive days