The NNA conference 2018
Publication date: Available online 14 June 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - June 14, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
What about fathers? A review of a fathers’ peer support group on a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Sarah-Jane ArchibaldAbstractThe following presents the findings of a small-scale pilot study to investigate fathers experiences of attending a support group on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. The group was set-up in January 2018 to enable a safe and supportive space for fathers with a baby on the neonatal unit. Emerging themes are discussed, including the value of the shared group experience, enjoyment and feelings of validation and inclusion of being an active family member. Implications for f...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - June 5, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
“I didn't feel any less.” - What role do nipple shields have in clinical practice?
Publication date: Available online 16 May 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Theresa Maier, Paula Peirce, Laura Baird, Kathryn BeardsallAbstractBreastfeeding is an intensely personal experience but has become a major political issue. We found mothers at this highly emotive and vulnerable time subject to strong opinions, both Professional and personal that stigmatized adjuncts to breastfeeding. If medically indicated, nipple shields can be a powerful tool, to sustain breastfeeding. As healthcare professionals, we should strive to empower mothers to overcome the challenges of breastfeeding, and provide mothers...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 18, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Can the regular presence of speech and language therapy (SALT) make a difference to best practice on a neonatal unit?
Publication date: Available online 15 May 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): M. Peck, A. Connolly, B. CartyAbstractSince 2009 the recommendations for speech and language therapy (SALT) staffing levels on neonatal units specified an ‘access to’ model, leading to a wide discrepancy in delivery of services across the UK. A comparative quality improvement project (QIP) was delivered in 2017–2018 to determine if regular integrated presence versus historical ‘access to’ SALT service could influence best practice on a level 2 neonatal unit. Provision of 0.4wte Band 7 SALT to a 18 bed unit over 7 months wa...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 16, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
“They’ve walked the walk”: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence for parent-to-parent support for parents of babies in neonatal care
Publication date: Available online 18 April 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Harriet Hunt, Rebecca Abbott, Kate Boddy, Rebecca Whear, Leanna Wakely, Alison Bethel, Christopher Morris, Susan Prosser, Andrew Collinson, Jennifer Kurinczuk, Jo Thompson-CoonAbstractThe aim of this systematic review was to explore the effects and experiences of parent-to-parent support in neonatal intensive care from the perspectives of those giving, receiving, or implementing support. Electronic database searches (14 databases; February 2018) were supplemented with forward and backward citation chasing. Study selection, data ex...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 10, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Breast crawl at birth, effect on breastfeeding rate and infant growth in infants delivered at an urban tertiary care public hospital: A randomized controlled trial
Publication date: Available online 10 May 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Suseela Mulupuru, Anita Siddu, Srinivas Murki, D Saikiran, Anupama Reddy (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 10, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Outcomes of extremely low birth weight infants in the NICU after initiation of a two-team care model
Publication date: Available online 8 May 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Shilpi Chabra, Thomas P. Strandjord, Eric S. PeeplesAbstractNeonatal nurse practitioners (NNP) have an increasing and continuous presence in most neonatal intensive care units (NICUs); a presence which has at times been perceived as at odds with the training and development of pediatric residents and neonatal fellows. This is a single-center cohort study of infants born at ≤1000 g and ≤28 weeks of gestation cared for by either a team consisting of residents and a fellow (R/F) or consisting of NNPs (NP). Groups were compared by ...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 8, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Editorial board
Publication date: June 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Volume 25, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 8, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) News page
Publication date: June 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Volume 25, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 8, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Effects of early communication intervention on speech and communication skills of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): A systematic review
Publication date: Available online 6 May 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): C. Harding, A. Levin, S.-L. Crossley, R. Murphy, L. van den Engel–HoekAbstractHaving a preterm infant is challenging for parents and families, with increased risk of psychological stress. Being separated from an infant, and dealing with the disruption to family life can impact on the development of parent – infant interaction and early bonding. These early interactive experiences are important in the development of communication skills. The antecedents for receptive and expressive language development can be supported and shaped ...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 7, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
A paradigm shift from competence to Capability in neonatal nursing
Publication date: Available online 2 May 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Patricia BromleyAbstractA literature review by Bromley (2014) focussing on competence in nursing identified ambiguity and inconsistencies in the assessment or evaluation competence on nurses’ clinical practice (Bromley, 2014; Watson et al., 2002). Flinkman et al. (2017, p. 1036) agree that “there continues to be no consensus on the definition of competence” and that it is a “highly abstract phenomenon … complicated to assess and measure”.A continued review of the literature has identified the theories of capability in hig...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 4, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Effect of educational program on pediatric nurses' knowledge and practice regarding selected nonpharmacological techniques to relive pain in neonates
ConclusionThe education program had a significant impact on pediatric nurses' knowledge and practices regarding selected nonpharmacologic techniques to relieve pain in neonates.RecommendationsA continuous training and educational program should be planned and offered on regular basis for nurses regarding nonpharmacologic techniques to relieve pain in neonates. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - May 3, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Nurses' learning of Infants' venipuncture based on Kolb's learning theory
ConclusionUsing Kolb's learning theory, nurses could better learn infants' venipuncture. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - April 26, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
They’ve walked the walk”: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence for parent-to-parent support for parents of babies in neonatal care
Publication date: Available online 18 April 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Harriet Hunt, Rebecca Abbott, Kate Boddy, Rebecca Whear, Leanna Wakely, Alison Bethel, Christopher Morris, Susan Prosser, Andrew Collinson, Jennifer Kurinczuk, Jo Thompson-CoonAbstractThe aim of this systematic review was to explore the effects and experiences of parent-to-parent support in neonatal intensive care from the perspectives of those giving, receiving, or implementing support. Electronic database searches (14 databases; February 2018) were supplemented with forward and backward citation chasing. Study selection, data ex...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - April 18, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Neonatal nurse skills and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) training: One year post-training evaluation
ConclusionThe development of KMC services in the hospital not only provided training for health personnel but also required continuation, a clear policy, a SOP, and education support materials. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - April 18, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
