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[Touching the premature: the meaning for nurse's aides and technicians]
Carla Caniatto Perencin1, Circéa Amália Ribeiro
1Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brasil. carlacaniatto@terra.com.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 31, 2012
Summary
Nursing aides and technicians view touching premature infants as fundamental to care. This practice enhances infant well-being and is integral to daily nursing routines, forming the basis of effective care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Neonatal Care
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Understanding the subjective experiences of healthcare providers is crucial in refining patient care protocols.
- The role of touch in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and understand the meaning of touching premature infants from the perspective of nursing aides and technicians.
- To identify the core concepts associated with the act of touching in the context of premature infant care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing Symbolic Interaction as a theoretical framework.
- Grounded Theory methodology was utilized for data analysis.
- Data collection involved direct observation and semi-structured interviews with nursing staff.
Main Results:
- The conceptual category "Enhancing the baby's welfare and care through touch" emerged as central.
- Nursing staff perceive touch as the foundation of care for premature infants.
- Touch is integrated into daily care routines and viewed as a method to improve infant well-being.
Conclusions:
- Touch is a fundamental aspect of nursing care for premature infants, directly contributing to their welfare.
- The practice of touching is recognized by nursing aides and technicians as essential for providing holistic care.
- Further research can explore the specific impacts of different types of touch on premature infant development.
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