International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To explore the effects of kangaroo care on the growth, development, and immune function of premature infants. Methods Sixty premature infants who received treatment in the neonatology department of our hospital from January 2024 to January 2025 were selected as the subjects for this study, and were divided into random groups according to the differences in nursing modes. The control group received routine care, while the observation group received kangaroo style care on the basis of routine care. Compare the differences in nursing satisfaction, immune function indicators, incidence of complications, and neonatal behavioral development scores between two groups. Results Compared with the control group, the observation group showed significantly higher satisfaction with nursing services; The observation group showed an increase in IgA, IgG, and IgM levels in premature infants; Compared to the control group, the incidence of complications in the observation group showed a lower trend; Compared with the control group, the observation group showed an increasing trend in executive ability scores, congenital reflex performance, spontaneous muscle tension, and muscle tension response intensity under external force. Conclusion Kangaroo style nursing has a positive promoting effect on the growth and development of premature infants, can enhance their immune function, and effectively reduce the risk of complications, which is worthy of clinical promotion.

Kangaroo mother care; Premature infants; Growth and development; Immune function; Effect