Developmental centered care. Situation in Spanish neonatal units

Autor: J. de la Cruz-Bertolo, M López Maestro, A. Melgar Bonís, C.R. Pallás Alonso, R. Mosqueda Peña, J. Perapoch López
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Anales de Pediatría (English Edition), Vol 81, Iss 4, Pp 232-240 (2014)
ISSN: 2341-2879
Popis: Introduction: Developmental centered care (DC) is focused on sensorineural and emotional development of the newborns. In Spain we have had information on the application of DC since 1999, but the extent of actual implementation is unknown. Objective: To determine the level of implementation of DC in Spanish neonatal units where more than 50 infants weighing under 1500 g were cared for in 2012. A comparison was made with previous data published in 2006. Materials and methods: A descriptive observational cross-sectional study was performed using a survey with seven questions as in the 2006 questionnaire. Results: The survey was sent to 27 units. The response rate was 81% in 2012 versus 96% in 2006. Noise control measures were introduced in 73% of units in 2012 versus 11% in 2006 (P
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