Implementation and evaluation of an individualized developmental care program in a neonatal intensive care unit.
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 pre...
| Publicado en: | Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 281 - 292 |
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| Formato: | nursing interventions research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Oct2008
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| Sumario: | 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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