Effect of Routine Nurse Caregiving on the Stress Responses and Behavior State in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review.

Nicole CistoneRita H PicklerChristine A Fortney Marliese Dion Nist

Published in: Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (2024)

Adapting nurse caregiving frequency and duration, aligning caregiving with infant state, and integrating developmental care strategies may reduce infant stress responses and support behavioral rest. Further research is needed to understand how caregiving activities affect stress responses and behavior state in preterm infants, aiding in identifying modifiable caregiving stressors to promote optimal development.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
primary care
healthcare
palliative care
pain management