A framework of complex adaptive systems

Amy L. D'Agata, Jacqueline M. McGrath

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Abstract

Advances in neonatal care are allowing for increased infant survival; however, neurodevelopmental complications continue. Using a complex adaptive system framework, a broad analysis of the network of agents most influential to vulnerable infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is presented: parent, nurse, and organization. By exploring these interconnected relationships and the emergent behaviors, a model of care that increases parental caregiving in the NICU is proposed. Supportive parent caregiving early in an infant's NICU stay has the potential for more sensitive caregiving and enhanced opportunities for attachment, perhaps positively impacting neurodevelopment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)244-256
Number of pages13
JournalAdvances in Nursing Science
Volume39
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • NICU
  • NICU model of care
  • complex adaptive system
  • neurodevelopment
  • parents as providers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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