TY - JOUR
T1 - Efficacy and utilization of skin-to-skin care in the NICU
AU - McGrath, Jacqueline M.
AU - Brock, Nancy
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - Research to date suggests that kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin care, is safe and therapeutic for the infant and the parent. A review of the kangaroo/ skin-to-skin care research found that the practice is safe and has many positive outcomes. This article closely examines recent research results. It compares and contrasts the strengths and weaknesses in the sampling, methodology, and outcomes of the studies. Recommendations for implementation in the neonatal intensive care unit are made and goals for future research areas are identified.
AB - Research to date suggests that kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin care, is safe and therapeutic for the infant and the parent. A review of the kangaroo/ skin-to-skin care research found that the practice is safe and has many positive outcomes. This article closely examines recent research results. It compares and contrasts the strengths and weaknesses in the sampling, methodology, and outcomes of the studies. Recommendations for implementation in the neonatal intensive care unit are made and goals for future research areas are identified.
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U2 - 10.1053/nbin.2002.31486
DO - 10.1053/nbin.2002.31486
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0036220658
SN - 1527-3369
VL - 2
SP - 17
EP - 26
JO - Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
JF - Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
IS - 1
ER -