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Executive summary: standards, competencies, and recommended best practices for infant- and family-centered developmental care in the intensive care unit

Authors :
Browne, Joy V.
Jaeger, Carol B.
Kenner, Carole
Source :
Journal of Perinatology; September 2020, Vol. 40 Issue: Supplement 1 p5-10, 6p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Objective: Developmental family-centered care is evolving as an essential intensive care practice component for newborns and families. Research supports developmental care and the resulting positive outcomes for infants and families. Study design: An interprofessional and parent committee utilized a systematic review and consensus process to evaluate the evidence for intensive care practice. Infant- and family-centered developmental care was described, practice components identified, and evidence-based standards and competencies articulated. Results: Consensus process results included articulation of Standards, Competencies and Recommended Best Practices for Infant and Family Centered Developmental Care (IFCDC), including components of systems thinking, positioning and touch, sleep and arousal, skin-to-skin contact, reduction of pain and stress for infants and families, and feeding. Conclusions: Successful IFCDC-recommended practices provide opportunities to integrate the family with the interprofessional team, standardize practice, and improve outcomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07438346 and 14765543
Volume :
40
Issue :
Supplement 1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Perinatology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs54087247
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-020-0767-1