Date of Award
Summer 1986
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Technological advances in the field of neonatology in the past few years have dramatically increased the survival rates of premature infants, particularly those weighing 750 to 1500 grams. A significant number of these infants are likely to have neurological and developmental sequelae as a result of their immaturity or the technical environment in which they are treated. A major challenge for the future is devising methods for the treatment of these infants which may minimize or eliminate the negative impact of the neonatal intensive care unit on their growth and development. One method of attempting to maximize both the behavioral development of the premature infant and the attachment process of the parents is to educate the infant's parents about developmental interventions which they can provide. The purpose of this essay is to develop a parent teaching booklet to accomplish this goal. This booklet would instruct parents on the capabilities of their infant at each developmental stage as well as the most effective means of interacting with the infant. With an emphasis on the progression of development, this booklet could be utilized as a guide for all parents of premature infants from admission to the intensive care unit through discharge.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Cheryl Ann, "Development of an Intervention Guide for Parents of premature Infants" (1986). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3700.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3700