This monograph is intended for nurses who are interested in learning more about the research and clinical implications of touch therapy. It includes impressive evidence which supports the physiologic and developmental benefits of touch and infant massage in improved outcomes in perinatal, neonatal and infant health. This is the online version of the Self Study Monograph.
Users can navigate through the complete content and then take the exam online.
This self-study program is primarily intended for use by pediatricians, family physicians, and physician's assistants who care for normal newborns and for newborns at risk for developmental delays. Pediatric nurse practitioners, midwives, pediatric nurses, pediatric residents, and medical students may also benefit from reading this self-study program. 1 Credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award Developed to meet the needs of pediatricians and primary care physicians who treat infants and children. This falls under a highly regarded series, which brings together world leaders in infant development to explore new research and practical applications to help advance the healthy development of infants and children. 1 Credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award Developed to meet the needs of pediatricians and other healthcare providers whose primary focus is the care and well-being of infants and children.