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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

Published on: August 25, 2014

Perinatal risk

M S Cranley

    JOGN Nursing; Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed

    Insights

    Understanding genetic, environmental, and social factors is key to preventing premature birth and neonatal illness. This knowledge is crucial for providing optimal nursing care to newborns and improving infant health outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Perinatology
    • Neonatology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

    Background:

    • Fetus-newborn health is influenced by a complex interplay of factors.
    • Genetic inheritance, embryonic-fetal environment, and socio-familial milieu are significant risk determinants.
    • Identifying these risks is essential for effective neonatal care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the multifaceted factors contributing to high-risk pregnancies and newborns.
    • To emphasize the importance of understanding these determinants for nursing practice.
    • To review essential nursing assessments and interventions for at-risk newborns.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive review of literature on genetic, environmental, and social influences on fetal-newborn development.
    • Detailed discussion of risk factors including genetic predispositions, intrauterine conditions, and psychosocial elements.
    • Exploration of evidence-based nursing assessments and interventions.

    Main Results:

    • Genetic factors can predispose newborns to specific conditions.
    • The embryonic-fetal environment significantly impacts development, affecting risks for malformations and illness.
    • Family and social factors play a crucial role in the overall health and well-being of the fetus-newborn.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimal nursing care for newborns necessitates a thorough understanding of genetic, environmental, and social risk factors.
    • Proactive nursing assessments and targeted interventions are vital for managing high-risk newborns.
    • Addressing these factors holistically improves outcomes for premature birth, congenital malformations, and neonatal illness.

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