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Developmental care: making your NICU a gentler place

K deLestard, K Lennox

    The Canadian Nurse
    |February 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    Women's College Hospital enhanced its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with developmental care 7 years ago. This approach improves neurodevelopmental outcomes for preterm infants and strengthens parent-infant bonding.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal care
    • Developmental pediatrics
    • Nursing science

    Background:

    • Nursing care at Women's College Hospital has evolved towards a holistic approach.
    • The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has adopted and advanced this philosophy.
    • Developmental care was introduced in the NICU seven years ago.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the evolution and impact of developmental care in a NICU setting.
    • To highlight the benefits for neurodevelopmental needs of preterm infants.
    • To emphasize the enhancement of parent-infant relationships.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a developmental care philosophy in the NICU.
    • Ongoing evolution and refinement of care practices.
    • Focus on meeting neurodevelopmental needs.

    Main Results:

    • Effective meeting of neurodevelopmental needs for preterm infants.
    • Enhanced relationships between parents and their babies.
    • Holistic nursing care integrated into NICU practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Developmental care is a successful framework for NICU care.
    • This approach positively impacts both infant neurodevelopment and family bonding.
    • Continued evolution of developmental care enhances its effectiveness.

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