Sleep in the neonatal period is a fundamental biological requirement for regulating growth, neurodevelopment, and the immune system. However, disruptions in sleep patterns during this period are common among both term and preterm infants. Preterm infants have a more fragile sleep structure due to incomplete neurological maturation, while term infants may also experience sleep difficulties during the postnatal adaptation process. Improving sleep onset and sleep quality in newborns is crucial for the well-being and quality of life of both the infant and the family.
Premature infants who are clinically stable and between 26 and 37 weeks' gestational age.
Infants monitored in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
A music-based intervention
Sleep outcomes and/or physiological parameters measured.
Non-neonatal infants (aged over 28 days). Term infants (≥37 weeks).
Non-neonatal age groups
Only assessing secondary outcomes, such as parental anxiety or caregiver stress
Case reports, conference abstracts, letters, etc.