Maternal Involvement in Non-pharmacological Pain Management Interventions for Neonates

This study showed that maternal involvement in neonatal pain management is poor and the use of NPPMI is substandard in Malawian neonatal units. A contributing factor is lack of parental knowledge, which results from lack of education and support from healthcare providers. To address this, clear protocols to guide maternal involvement in pain management are needed. Future studies should aim at designing and evaluating structured educational programs for both healthcare providers and parents on the use of NPPMI.