Skin glove

Abstract

The invention relates to a glove having a structure that provides a skin sensation, developed for use in neonatal intensive care units.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] SKIN GLOVE

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The invention relates to a glove having a structure that provides a skin sensation, developed for use in neonatal intensive care units.

[0005] Prior Art

[0006] In neonatal intensive care units, infant care is routinely carried out with latex, nitrile, or vinyl gloves, depending on the hospital’s procurement procedure. These gloves block the natural sense of touch on the surface of the newborn’s skin, causing an artificial sensation and depriving the newborns of the sense of touch.

[0007] The sense of touch is a highly important factor in neonatal intensive care units, as it strengthens the nurse-infant relationship, supports the development of attachment and a sense of security in the newborn, and helps reduce stress. In neonatal intensive care units, newborns are frequently exposed to disturbing tactile stimuli due to procedural interventions and are unable to sufficiently experience soothing touches. Although skin-to-skin contact is often provided with the mother, restrictions on mothers’ visiting hours in the unit result in this contact being limited to certain time periods. Infants need tactile stimuli from nurses for appropriate developmental progress. However, infection control measures restrict nurse-infant contact to glove use. The use of gloves is one of the most significant barriers to skin-to-skin contact between the newborn and the nurse. The use of latex, nitrile, or vinyl gloves prevents the newborn from perceiving the sense of touch and creates an artificial sensation.

[0008] KR20230009599A discloses adhesive-type gloves for massage. EP3913023 Al discloses hydrophilic-coated gloves and the method of manufacturing these gloves.

[0009] GB2411101A discloses a glove.

[0010] When the studies in the state of the art are examined, a need has arisen for the development of a glove having a structure that provides a skin sensation, developed for use in neonatal intensive care units.

[0011] Objectives of the Invention

[0012] The object of this invention is to develop a glove having a structure that provides a skin sensation, developed for use in neonatal intensive care units.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to develop a glove having a structure that provides a skin sensation, designed to contribute to the individualized developmental care of the newborn and to enable the newborn to perceive the sense of touch in the best possible way during care.

[0014] Detailed Desciption of the Invention

[0015] The glove developed to achieve the objectives of this invention is shown in the attached figures.

[0016] These figures;

[0017] Figure 1: A schematic view of the inventive glove.

[0018] The components shown in the figures are individually numbered, and the corresponding references for these numbers are provided below.

[0019] 1. Body

[0020] 2. Textured surface The invention relates to a glove having a structure that provides a skin sensation, developed for use in neonatal intensive care units, and comprises: a body (1) made of polyisoprene material, a slightly textured surface (2) on the inner surface of the body (1) corresponding to the palm and the inner surfaces of the fingers, containing lines similar to hand lines.

[0021] The glove of the invention has a thin, durable structure that conducts body heat well. A slightly textured surface (2), resembling the texture of skin, has been designed on the inner surface of the palm and the inner surfaces of the fingers, containing lines similar to hand lines, in order to transmit the sense of touch in the best possible way.

[0022] In the invention, the body (1) is planned to be made of polyisoprene material due to its thin and durable structure. Materials with different structures may also be used instead of polyisoprene. The glove of the invention can be used in neonatal intensive care units, in newborn care, and in all newborn care areas, in any situation that prevents skin-to-skin contact with the newborn (such as infection risk, need for isolation, etc.), with the aim of reducing the newborn’s stress and increasing comfort.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A glove having a structure that provides a skin sensation, developed for use in neonatal intensive care units, and is characterized by comprising: a body (1) made of polyisoprene material, - a slightly textured surface (2) on the inner surface of the body (1) corresponding to the palm and the inner surfaces of the fingers, containing lines similar to hand lines.

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