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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
Published on: August 25, 2014
Implementation and evaluation of an individualized developmental care program in a neonatal intensive care unit
Sandie Bredemeyer1, Shelley Reid, Jan Polverino
1Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia. sandie@email.cs.nsw.gov.au
Purpose:
This study aims to detect differences in outcomes for very preterm infants after the introduction of developmental care in a neonatal nursery, and to evaluate the effect of developmental care on parental well-being.
Design And Methods:
Prospective before and after cohort study of very preterm babies, with education for all staff between cohorts.
Results:
No significant differences were found between cohorts for short-term outcomes for babies or parental anxiety levels or depression. All infants scored within normal temperament ranges at 4 months.
Practice Implications:
Developmental care is a safe practice model. The interdisciplinary study facilitated professional development and increased the knowledge of nurses.
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