Parental stress in the neonate intensive care unit and its association with parental and infant characteristics
ConclusionsCertain parents and infants characteristics variables have an impact on the stress experienced by parents with their hospitalized infants in NICU. Clinical Implications: Knowing the relationship of certain parents and infants variables and stress level can help to focus on relevant parental and infant variables so that timely interventions to improve parents' well-being can be developed. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - July 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Exploring the learning experiences of neonatal nurses with in-situ and off-site simulation-based education: A qualitative study
ConclusionOverall, simulation-based education was well accepted by most participants. In-situ simulation provided the most realistic simulation environment. Issues regarding participant distraction and concerns about short staffing need to be addressed. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - July 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
A systematic review of YouTube videos on pain management during newborn blood tests
This study aims to: (1) conduct a systematic review of YouTube videos showing newborn infants undergoing blood tests and (2) ascertain the use of recommended pain treatment strategies and infant pain during the filmed blood test. The pain was assessed using: (1) Neonatal Facial Coding System (NFCS) scores before, during and following the procedure; (2) Cry duration before and during the procedure. A total of 55 videos showing 63 procedures were included. Over half the babies cried and most babies scored the highest NFCS score of 4 at time of the poke as well as 15 s after the poke. YouTube videos of newborn infants under...
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - July 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Prevention of neonatal pressure injuries
This article highlights the issues regarding neonatal pressure injuries in clinical practice. In addition, it explores skin assessment and discusses the use of a neonatal skin risk assessment tool as a quality improvement intervention to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - July 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) affiliation with the Journal of Neonatal Nursing (NNA)
Publication date: June 2018Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing, Volume 24, Issue 3Author(s): Julia Petty (Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing)
Source: Journal of Neonatal Nursing - July 11, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
