Maintaining momentum
Publication date: Available online 1 April 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Breidge Boyle (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - April 2, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
PART 2: Practice and research recommendations for quality developmental care in the NICU
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Andréane Lavallée, Gwenaëlle De Clifford-Faugère, Cynthia Garcia, Abril Nicole Fernandez Oviedo, Marjolaine Héon, Marilyn AitaAbstractDevelopmental care interventions, which may promote preterm infant's neurodevelopment during the hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, should be implemented and integrated to care delivered by nurses, other healthcare professionals, and parents. These interventions may have an impact on the preterm infants' developing brain and optimize their short and long-term health outcomes. ...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 27, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Impact of audio assisted relaxation technique on stress, anxiety and milk output among postpartum mothers of hospitalized neonates: A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionUse of relaxation technique may have significant role in reducing maternal stress and anxiety and improving the milk output.This trial is registered with Clinical Trials Registry India (CTRI/2018/06/014471). (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 26, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Comparison of Dunn and Shukla method of calculating umbilical vein catheter insertion length: A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionsWhile no statistical difference was observed in the proportion of correctly placed UVC tip in both the groups, there was a trend of higher proportion of catheter being correctly placed in Dunn group. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 21, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Peripheral intravenous catheter practices in Australian and New Zealand neonatal units: A cross-sectional survey
This study aimed to explore current PIVC practices (i.e. insertion, product selection, complications and management priorities) within Australian and New Zealand neonatal units, to identify areas for innovation and practice change. The survey was distributed via Australian and New Zealand neonatal nursing associations, with 180 respondents (54% Australia; 46% New Zealand). Respondents reported an average of 2–3 insertion attempts were required per PIVC, with variability in cleansing agents, decontamination techniques, skin barrier films and PIVC dressing products used. The large majority of respondents reported seeing sk...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 20, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Pierre Robin Sequence, from conception to realization
Publication date: Available online 16 March 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Katherine M. JamesonAbstractPierre Robin Sequence (PRS) comprises a combination of craniofacial defects, including micro/retrognathia, glossoptosis, and respiratory obstruction. Cleft palate is often associated with PRS, however it is not required for diagnosis. The diagnostic criteria for PRS is poorly defined with a large variation in phenotypic presentation. Multiple theories exist regarding the etiology and pathogenesis of PRS, including mechanical, neurological maturation, and rhombencephalic dysneurulation. PRS can be classi...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 17, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Immigrant parents' experiences of communicating with healthcare professionals at the neonatal unit: An interview study
ConclusionIt is not only language barriers that affect communication between parents and healthcare professionals; different expectations and pre-understandings are also of importance. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 15, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Health care providers’ perception, knowledge, barriers and practice of kangaroo care for preterm baby in Indonesia
This study explored the health care providers' perception, knowledge, barriers and practice of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for premature infants. Total of 111 participants working in NICU and Perinatology wards from four hospitals in Central Java, Indonesia were recruited to this study. The participants were invited to complete the four sections of the Kangaroo Mother Care Questionnaire. Generally they have been practicing KMC with good perception even with deficient knowledge about KMC. Yet the health care providers perceived high barriers to practice KMC and perceived uncomfortable practicing KMC in certain situation. KMC...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 15, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
‘Juggling amidst complexity’ – Hospice staff's experience of providing palliative care for infants referred from a neonatal unit
This study examines perspectives of 17 staff from 3 children's hospices regarding the challenges and opportunities caring for infants in hospice. Data was collected from 3 focus groups and analysed using a thematic approach. Findings suggest that hospice staff juggle many complex issues when caring for infants at the end-of-life. Such issues centre round the referral process from hospital services borne from an apparent reluctance of hospital staff to let go, through involving hospice. Education, partnership working, planning for all possible outcomes seems crucial in further developing quality palliative care for infants ...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 11, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Listening to the parent voice to inform person-centred neonatal care
Publication date: Available online 6 March 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Julia Petty, Joy Jarvis, Rebecca ThomasAbstractFamily integrated care (FIC), where parents are an integral part of their baby's care and decision-making can enhance parental involvement and empowerment, contributing to decreased parental separation and stress. It follows that parents can also be a central part of neonatal education for staff in the neonatal speciality. This paper focuses on what students and staff can learn from parents about what they feel is important to make their experience better. A narrative, interpretive app...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - March 8, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Editorial board
Publication date: April 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Volume 25, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - February 28, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) News page
Publication date: April 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Volume 25, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - February 28, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Spring into action
Publication date: Available online 8 February 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Leslie Altimier, Breidge Boyle (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - February 9, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
A cross cultural examination of the experiences of parents of children when being diagnosed with Foetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
Publication date: Available online 6 February 2019Source: Journal of Neonatal NursingAuthor(s): Cathy Schofield, Andrea Palmer, Caroline KeechAbstractFoetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia is a rare genetic disorder which is not generally diagnosed until the child has been born, and often not until several children have been affected may the diagnosis be made. Due to its rarity it is not easily diagnosed as the symptoms may be confused with normal birth trauma. Although the disorder has been the subject of medical research, the parents’ experiences of diagnosis and thereafter have not been previously studied. Th...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - February 7, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the NICU through oral care education: A quality improvement project
ConclusionsIdentifying the primary factor through VAP root cause analysis made us aware of a VAP bundle component that was not being routinely followed. Having identified oral care as a problem in our unit enabled us to form an educational intervention with a standardized oral care technique that was effective in increasing the frequency and efficacy of oral care. Utilizing a multidisciplinary team for oral care fosters a sense of importance and responsibility to the staff and improved collaboration in care. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - January 25, 2019 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
