“…The form consists of nine items and the presence of cues is evaluated based on observation. The cues in the form are as follows: being in the range of normal vital signs (Cue 1: C1), opening your mouth (C2), opening your eyes (C3), bringing your hands to your face and/or mouth (C4), sticking your tongue out of your mouth (C5), moving your arms and/or legs (C6), moving the head to the right/left (C7), orienting to the gentle touch around the mouth/lips (C8), and keeping the body in a flexed posture (C9) (Gözen & Aykanat Girgin, 2017; Holloway, 2014; Kirk et al, 2007; Kurt Sezer & Küçükoğlu, 2020; Ludwig & Waitzman, 2007; White & Parnell, 2013). Evaluation of the form was performed independently by the researcher and an observer (NICU nurse) in order to avoid bias.…”