Date of Award
6-1-2021
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (MMSc)
First Advisor
Matthew Grossman, MD
Abstract
Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a constellation of symptoms that include high pitched crying and irritability resulting from abrupt postnatal cessation of opioid exposure. Maternal recorded song reduces crying duration in preterm and full-term infants. However, the effect of maternal recorded song on crying duration in affected infants is unknown. In this prospective single-blind randomized control trial, we compare the effect of maternal recorded song and ambient noise in reducing crying duration in infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. We hypothesize that exposure to maternal recorded song will result in a significant difference in mean duration of crying compared to ambient noise in neonates with neonatal abstinence syndrome. The use of maternal recorded song may reduce neonatal crying among all infants. Ultimately, this study will contribute to non-pharmacological management of infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Recommended Citation
Cunniff, Alecia, "Recorded Maternal Song to Reduce Crying Duration in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome" (2021). Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses. 84.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysmpa_theses/84
