Describing Nurses' Work and Educational Needs in Providing Neonatal Palliative Care: A Narrative Review
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):35-49. doi: 10.1891/NN-2023-0047.ABSTRACTNurses in NICUs report insufficient education as a persistent barrier to providing quality neonatal palliative care (NPC). Since existing literature on educational interventions in NPC is limited, this review aimed to identify and narratively synthesize literature both about nurses' attitudes toward NPC and the NPC education received by nurses. We conducted a nonsystematic narrative literature review. Four themes were identified from the 28 articles included in this review. These were as follows: (a) nursing work in NPC, (b) NICU nurses' experiences a...
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Julia St Louis Karen Benzies Shelley Raffin-Bouchal Shane Sinclair Source Type: research
Academy News
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):54-60. doi: 10.1891/NN.43.1.news.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38267087 | DOI:10.1891/NN.43.1.news (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Stephanie Abbu Debbie Fraser Rachel A Joseph Jody Ridky Kathryn Rudd Sheron Wagner Lori Williams Source Type: research
Step 3: Critical Appraisal of Evidence-Expert Opinion
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):50-51. doi: 10.1891/NN-2023-0039.ABSTRACTCritically appraising the literature is the third step in the evidence-based practice process. The lowest level of evidence includes expert opinion and related types of literature. This column describes the appraisal of this type of literature using a specific set of questions.PMID:38267088 | DOI:10.1891/NN-2023-0039 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Susan Givens Bell Source Type: research
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Past, Present, and Future
This article will discuss the history and current state of breastfeeding in the United States as well as an evidence-based change model that can be used to implement the BFHI to change the status quo and future of breastfeeding in the United States. Physical benefits to the infant and mother as well as financial benefits to the mother, hospital, and global economy will also be addressed.PMID:38267089 | DOI:10.1891/NN-2023-0036 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Elisheva Rosner Source Type: research
A Delirium Prevention and Management Initiative: Implementing a Best Practice Recommendation for the NICU
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):19-34. doi: 10.1891/NN-2023-0041.ABSTRACTMedically complex infants experiencing NICU stays can be difficult to manage, exhibiting refractory agitation, disengagement, or both-all signs of delirium, which can present in a hypoactive, hyperactive, or mixed form. Though documented in other settings, delirium is under-recognized in NICUs. Pediatric studies show that a high percentage of patients with delirium are under the age of 12 months. Delirium is associated with increased ventilation days, hospital days, and costs. It negatively affects neurodevelopment and social interaction. Studies show...
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Barbara G Hardin Andrea McCarter Shannon E G Hamrick Source Type: research
Lessons From Langa
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):4-5. doi: 10.1891/NN-2023-0071.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38267091 | DOI:10.1891/NN-2023-0071 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Debbie Fraser Source Type: research
Thermoregulation of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonate
This article discusses the physiology of thermoregulation while exploring interventions to maintain normothermia in the ELBW neonate, ultimately improving long-term outcomes.PMID:38267092 | DOI:10.1891/NN-2023-0020 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Brittney Smith Source Type: research
Nursing Continuing Professional Development Activities: January/February 2024
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):52-53. doi: 10.1891/0730-0832.43.1.52.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38267093 | DOI:10.1891/0730-0832.43.1.52 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Describing Nurses' Work and Educational Needs in Providing Neonatal Palliative Care: A Narrative Review
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):35-49. doi: 10.1891/NN-2023-0047.ABSTRACTNurses in NICUs report insufficient education as a persistent barrier to providing quality neonatal palliative care (NPC). Since existing literature on educational interventions in NPC is limited, this review aimed to identify and narratively synthesize literature both about nurses' attitudes toward NPC and the NPC education received by nurses. We conducted a nonsystematic narrative literature review. Four themes were identified from the 28 articles included in this review. These were as follows: (a) nursing work in NPC, (b) NICU nurses' experiences a...
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Julia St Louis Karen Benzies Shelley Raffin-Bouchal Shane Sinclair Source Type: research
Academy News
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):54-60. doi: 10.1891/NN.43.1.news.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38267087 | DOI:10.1891/NN.43.1.news (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Stephanie Abbu Debbie Fraser Rachel A Joseph Jody Ridky Kathryn Rudd Sheron Wagner Lori Williams Source Type: research
Step 3: Critical Appraisal of Evidence-Expert Opinion
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):50-51. doi: 10.1891/NN-2023-0039.ABSTRACTCritically appraising the literature is the third step in the evidence-based practice process. The lowest level of evidence includes expert opinion and related types of literature. This column describes the appraisal of this type of literature using a specific set of questions.PMID:38267088 | DOI:10.1891/NN-2023-0039 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Susan Givens Bell Source Type: research
Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Past, Present, and Future
This article will discuss the history and current state of breastfeeding in the United States as well as an evidence-based change model that can be used to implement the BFHI to change the status quo and future of breastfeeding in the United States. Physical benefits to the infant and mother as well as financial benefits to the mother, hospital, and global economy will also be addressed.PMID:38267089 | DOI:10.1891/NN-2023-0036 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Elisheva Rosner Source Type: research
A Delirium Prevention and Management Initiative: Implementing a Best Practice Recommendation for the NICU
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):19-34. doi: 10.1891/NN-2023-0041.ABSTRACTMedically complex infants experiencing NICU stays can be difficult to manage, exhibiting refractory agitation, disengagement, or both-all signs of delirium, which can present in a hypoactive, hyperactive, or mixed form. Though documented in other settings, delirium is under-recognized in NICUs. Pediatric studies show that a high percentage of patients with delirium are under the age of 12 months. Delirium is associated with increased ventilation days, hospital days, and costs. It negatively affects neurodevelopment and social interaction. Studies show...
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Barbara G Hardin Andrea McCarter Shannon E G Hamrick Source Type: research
Lessons From Langa
Neonatal Netw. 2024 Jan 1;43(1):4-5. doi: 10.1891/NN-2023-0071.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38267091 | DOI:10.1891/NN-2023-0071 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Debbie Fraser Source Type: research
Thermoregulation of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonate
This article discusses the physiology of thermoregulation while exploring interventions to maintain normothermia in the ELBW neonate, ultimately improving long-term outcomes.PMID:38267092 | DOI:10.1891/NN-2023-0020 (Source: Neonatal Network)
Source: Neonatal Network - January 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Brittney Smith Source Type: research
