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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
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Published on: August 25, 2014

The development of potentially better practices to support the neurodevelopment of infants in the NICU

W F Liu1, S Laudert, B Perkins

  • 11The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, Fort Myers, FL 33908, USA. william.liu@leememorial.org

Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association
|November 24, 2007
PubMed

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This review identified 16 care practices to support newborn brain development. Evidence supports implementing these practices in clinical settings for better infant outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental pediatrics

Background:

  • Newborn brain development is critical for long-term health.
  • Identifying optimal care practices is essential for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
  • Evidence-based strategies can improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review evidence on care practices supporting newborn brain development.
  • To identify potentially better interventions for neonatal brain health.
  • To inform clinical guidelines for neonatal care.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Existing research on neonatal care practices was analyzed.
  • Evidence was synthesized to identify key interventions.

Main Results:

  • Sixteen potentially better care practices were identified.
  • These practices were categorized into two clinical bundles.
  • Bundles are based on the timing of recommended implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence supports specific care practices for enhancing newborn brain development.
  • Implementation of these identified practices is recommended.
  • These strategies may positively impact neurodevelopmental trajectories in newborns.
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