Clinical Trials
A low cost, re-usable electricity-free infant warmer: Evaluation of safety, effectiveness and feasibility
In this pilot study of a research prototype of the Dream Warmer conducted in a rural site in Rwanda, 95% of hypothermic babies became warm and 100% of babies for whom skin to skin care was unavailable stayed warm with no safety concerns or incorrect uses.
In this pilot study of a research prototype of the Dream Warmer conducted in a rural site in Rwanda, 95% of hypothermic babies became warm and 100% of babies for whom skin to skin care was unavailable stayed warm with no safety concerns or incorrect uses.
Performance of a Nonelectric Infant Warmer in Rwandan Health Centers
In this mixed methods pilot study of the Dream Warmer, 99% of infants who remained on the Warmer for at least one hour achieved euthermia with no safety concerns or instances of incorrect use, and overall positive reception by health care providers.
In this mixed methods pilot study of the Dream Warmer, 99% of infants who remained on the Warmer for at least one hour achieved euthermia with no safety concerns or instances of incorrect use, and overall positive reception by health care providers.
Safety and effectiveness of a non-electric infant warmer for hypothermia in Rwanda: A cluster-randomized stepped-wedge trial
In this cluster randomized stepped wedge trial across 10 district hospitals in rural Rwanda, the rate of normal temperature across all infants rose from 51% to 67%; of infants who used the warmer, only 11% remained hypothermic, and the mortality rate fell by 67% to 0.9% compared to 2.8% for those who never used the Warmer.
In this cluster randomized stepped wedge trial across 10 district hospitals in rural Rwanda, the rate of normal temperature across all infants rose from 51% to 67%; of infants who used the warmer, only 11% remained hypothermic, and the mortality rate fell by 67% to 0.9% compared to 2.8% for those who never used the Warmer.
Introduction of a novel neonatal warming device in Malawi: An implementation science study
In this implementation science study, the Dream Warmer continues to perform well, effectively treating hypothermia in 90% of uses, and with a positive reception by health care providers and parents.
An Implementation Science Study of a Heat-Producing Wrap to Complement KMC in Rwanda
In this mixed methods implementation science study of the Dream Warmer across 6 district hospitals and 84 associated health centers in rural Rwanda, the mean admission temperature rose from slightly hypothermic (36.41 °C), to euthermic (36.53 °C) when the Warmer was introduced across the health care system. Infants’ hypothermia was treated effectively in 86% of uses. It raised no safety concerns and was used correctly in the vast majority of cases. Health care providers and parents reported a generally positive experience with the Warmer.
In this mixed methods implementation science study of the Dream Warmer across 6 district hospitals and 84 associated health centers in rural Rwanda, the mean admission temperature rose from slightly hypothermic (36.41 °C), to euthermic (36.53 °C) when the Warmer was introduced across the health care system. Infants’ hypothermia was treated effectively in 86% of uses. It raised no safety concerns and was used correctly in the vast majority of cases. Health care providers and parents reported a generally positive experience with the Warmer.