The effect of music on pain, comfort, and physiological parameters during premature retinopathy examination.

Aim: To determine the effect of music applied during the ROP examination on pain, comfort, and physiological parameters in preterm infants.

Methods: The sample of this prospective randomized controlled double-blind experimental study consisted of 28 preterm infants who were examined for ROP of a tertiary hospital in the Neonatal Unit. Data were collected with a Questionnaire, Physiological Parameters Observation Form (PPOF), Revised-Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP-R), and Premature Infant Comfort Scale (PICS).