ANC Special Series Feature - Navigating Pain and Stress: Insights from Nurse Scientists
National Association of Neonatal Nurses · 4 Feb 2025 · 1 h 00 min
Summary
Two nurse scientists discuss how pain and stress affect preterm and sick neonates in the NICU, including long-term developmental consequences and the limitations of current assessment tools. They cover individualised neuroprotective interventions such as nurturing touch, parental involvement and two-person care, plus systemic changes like standardised pain protocols and staffing advocacy.
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