Developmental care for high-risk newborns: Emerging science, clinical application, and continuity from newborn intensive care unit to community

Joy Browne

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Abstract

Neonatology has optimized medical outcomes for high-risk newborns yet neurodevelopmental outcomes continue to be a concern. Basic science, clinical research, and environmental design perspectives have shown the impact of the caregiving environment on the developing brain and the role of professional caregivers in providing supportive intervention to both infants and their families. This recognition has prompted a focus on early developmentally supportive care (DSC) for high-risk newborns both in the hospital and in community follow up. DSC has emerged as a recognized standard of care in most neonatal intensive care units. Still, many questions remain and much integrative research is needed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)719-729
Number of pages11
JournalClinics in Perinatology
Volume38
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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