Practice –Based Guidance For Nurses About The Behavioral Cues Exhibited From Preterm Infants
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Cue-based care is the key element in the provision of developmentally appropriate care as it based on observing behavioral cues of preterm infants (PTIs) to collect information concerning each infant’s competencies, vulnerabilities, and thresholds. Aim: This study aimed todesign a practice based guidance module to improve nurses' knowledge and their interventions toward avoidance behavioral cues exhibited from PTIs.Design:A quasi-experimental design (pre / post-test) was utilize. Setting:the study was carried outatthe neonatal intensive care units (NICU) affiliated to Mansoura University Children Hospital (MUCH), Mansoura General Hospital (MGH) and the New General Hospital, Egypt.Subjects:A convenience sample of all nurses (N= 91), who were available during the period of data collection were recruited to achieve the aim of the study. Tools: Data collection lasted 6 months by using structured questionnaire sheet and observational checklist. The study Results revealed poor nurses' knowledge regarding behavioral cues exhibited from PTIs and unsatisfactory intervention toward avoidance behavioral cues preprogram implementation which improved after program implementation and at follow up. Recommendations: providing in-service training based on guidance about behavioral cues exhibited from PTIsand providing training program for nurses about developmental care as a proper intervention for avoidance behavioral cues exhibited from PTIs.
Authors and Affiliations
Sara Ali Mohamed Idrees, Rabab El Sayed Hassan
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