Developmental versus Conventional Care: A Comparison of Clinical Outcomes for Very Low Birth Weight Infants

Authors

  • Bonnie Stevens
  • Patricia Petryshen
  • John Hawkins
  • Barry Smith
  • Pamela Taylor

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to describe the clinical profile of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants receiving conventional versus developmental care during their hospital-ization and to determine the appropriateness of developmental-care interventions. A phase-lag study with 124 preterm infants indicated that although there were no significant differences in individual clinical outcomes, developmental care had a significant effect on the physiologic stability of the infant over time. Developmental interventions were used for all infants receiving the developmental-care intervention, with varying frequency.

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Published

1996-04-13

Issue

CJNR Vol 28 Issue 4

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