Developmental and therapeutic interventions in the NICU
By: by Elsie R. Vergara and Rosemarie Bigsby.
Contributors: Bigsby, Rosemarie.
Publisher: Paul H. Brookes
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
Subjects: Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; Intensive Care, Neonatal; Infant, Newborn -- growth & development; Infant, Newborn, Diseases -- therapy
Other titles: Developmental & therapeutic interventions in the NICU
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-318) and index.
Table of contents: title: Supporting infant occupations in the NICU; title: Historical evolution of the neonatal therapist's role; title: Perspectives on developmental theories applicable to NICU intervention; title: Personnel and teamwork in the NICU; title: Physical context, equipment, environmental stressors, and sources of support in the NICU; title: Medical management of high-risk infants; title: Embryonic development and neonatal classification; title: Developmental capabilities of full-term NICU infants; title: Developmental capabilities of preterm and low birth weight infants; title: Evaluation of infant behavior and development in the NICU; title: Family-centered and relationship-based care in the NICU / Elaine C. Meyer and Rosemarie Bigsby; title: Elements of neonatal positioning; title: Ongoing feeding evaluation and intervention; title: Issues related to the transition home and prolonged NICU stays; title: Follow-up of high-risk infants / Betty R. Vohr and Michael E. Msall.