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Preterm infants and STRESS: a tool for the neonatal nurse

M A Modrcin-McCarthy1, S McCue, J Walker

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.

The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The Roy Adaptation Model offers a framework for nursing care of preterm infants. A proposed STRESS tool helps nurses manage infant stress and improve care.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Nursing
  • Nursing Theory
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Preterm infants exhibit immature physiological and developmental responses to external stimuli.
  • Their responses are often disorganized, lacking adaptive qualities necessary for extrauterine life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine stressors impacting preterm infants.
  • To describe disorganized infant responses to stress.
  • To propose a clinical tool for nursing care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on preterm infant stressors and responses.
  • Application of the Roy Adaptation Model.
  • Development of the STRESS tool (Signs of Stress, Touch Interventions, Reduction of Pain, Environmental Considerations, State, and Stability).

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Main Results:

  • Identified common stressors and disorganized responses in preterm infants.
  • Proposed the STRESS tool as a practical clinical aid for nurses.

Conclusions:

  • The Roy Adaptation Model provides a relevant framework for assessing and planning care for preterm infants.
  • The STRESS tool can enhance nursing interventions for medically fragile infants, promoting adaptation.