Assessing neonatal intensive care unit nurses' knowledge and use of Oro-Motor Stimulation in preterm neonates in Saudi Arabia

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-09-06 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2025.101718

Ahmad Ismail , Hanadi Abdullah Alzbeedi , Ameera Suhail Alghamdi , Dena M. Attallah , Loi Issa Tawalbeh (Prof)

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Abstract

Introduction

Oro-motor stimulation (OMS) reportedly offers significant physiological and psychological benefits in preterm neonates. Limited studies have assessed nurses' knowledge and use of OMS in preterm neonates in Saudi Arabian Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU).

Aim

This study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge and use of OMS among preterm neonates in the NICU in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge of 122 NICU nurses regarding OMS among poor-sucking preterm neonates in four hospitals in Saudi Arabia (one private and three governmental). A 20-item questionnaire was used to collect the data on the OMS knowledge. Three additional items were used to assess the type of oral stimulation, availability of guidelines, and previous training on OMS. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the sample, the knowledge level, and the use of OMS.

Results

The mean knowledge of NICU nurses regarding OMS was low (56 % ± 17 %). Half of the NICU nurses possessed a low level of knowledge of OMS. The majority of the nurses used non-nutritive sucking with a pacifier and non-nutritive sucking with a gloved finger to stimulate oral feeding of preterm neonates (53 % and 34 %). All the nurses reported that they did not have a policy/protocol/guideline for OMS, nor did they receive training or education on the OMS.

Conclusion

NICU nurses in Saudi Arabia did not use OMS, and their knowledge regarding OMS was low. Interventional programs are needed to enhance the use of OMS and boost the knowledge of NICU nurses regarding OMS.

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评估新生儿重症监护室护士的知识和使用的Oro-Motor刺激在沙特阿拉伯早产儿

据报道，运动刺激（OMS）对早产儿有显著的生理和心理益处。有限的研究评估了护士对沙特阿拉伯新生儿重症监护病房（NICU）早产儿OMS的知识和使用情况。目的本研究旨在评估沙特阿拉伯新生儿重症监护病房的护士对OMS的知识和使用情况。方法采用横断面研究方法对沙特阿拉伯4家医院（1家私立医院和3家政府医院）122名新生儿重症监护病房护士对不良吸吮早产儿OMS知识的了解情况进行评估。采用一份20项的调查问卷收集OMS知识数据。另外三个项目用于评估口腔刺激的类型、指南的可用性和既往的OMS培训。描述性统计用于描述样本、知识水平和OMS的使用情况。结果NICU护士对OMS的平均知晓率较低（56%±17%）。一半的新生儿重症监护室护士对OMS的了解程度较低。大多数护士使用安抚奶嘴的非营养性吸吮和带手套的手指的非营养性吸吮来刺激早产儿的口服喂养（53%和34%）。所有护士都报告说，她们没有OMS的政策/协议/指南，也没有接受过OMS的培训或教育。结论沙特新生儿重症监护病房护士未使用OMS，且OMS知识水平较低。需要实施干预方案，以提高OMS的使用，并提高新生儿重症监护病房护士对OMS的认识。

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Journal of Neonatal Nursing Nursing-Pediatrics

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期刊介绍： Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.