Article
Pediatrics
Luca Massenzi, Roberto Aufieri, Silvia Donno, Rocco Agostino, Andrea Dotta
Summary: The survey revealed that SB is commonly used in treating MA in over half of Italian NICUs, with varying indications and prescription criteria among centers. It is important to prioritize identifying underlying disorders and reserve the use of SB for selected cases, while considering its severe adverse effects and lack of evidence regarding efficacy. Guidance for managing MA is needed to standardize practices and reduce potentially inappropriate and unsafe treatments.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Rui P. Ribeiro, Filipa Flor-De-Lima, Henrique Soares, Gustavo Rocha, Hercilia Guimaraes
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence, risk factors, and predictors of severity of thrombocytopenia in a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The study found a strong association between sepsis and late onset presentation, as well as sepsis caused by gram-negative bacteria and severe thrombocytopenia.
MINERVA PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Stephen F. Kingsmore, F. Sessions Cole
Summary: Genetic diseases are a leading cause of neonatal and infant mortality in the United States. Rapid genome sequencing has been developed to improve diagnosis and treatment of these diseases in neonatal intensive care units. It identifies pathogenic genomic variants, changes medical management, and predicts genetic risks.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF GENOMICS AND HUMAN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Zeyao Shi, Xiaowen Li
Summary: This study compares the predictive ability and reliability of two pressure injury assessment tools, the Neonatal/Infant (N/I) Braden Q and Braden QD scale, in neonates. The results show that both scales are valid and reliable in predicting the risk of pressure injury in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), but the N/I Braden Q scale is better at distinguishing patients at risk and not at risk than the Braden QD scale.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Leah Carrier, Jessy Dame, Amy L. Wright, Margot Latimer
Summary: The study aims to explore the use of Indigenous philosophies and ways of knowing in improving the care of Indigenous infants and families in the NICU. The research suggests that family involvement benefits both infants and their families, but there is limited understanding of how nurses involve Indigenous families in their infants' care. The study will provide a critical review of Indigenous philosophies and their application in the NICU context.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Hyun Jin Moon, Kyung Sook Cho, Mi Young An, Dong Woo Son
Summary: The purpose of this study was to develop and apply a neonatal supportive positioning (NSP) training video program for premature infants, and verify its effect on nurses' performance. The results showed that NSP training significantly improved nurses' knowledge and performance, with a high performance score after the training. This training program could help improve the care of premature infants by continuously training NICU nurses on NSP.
ASIAN NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Pari Singh, Sujata Deshpande, Rema Nagpal, Reema Garegrat, Samir Gupta, Pradeep Suryawanshi
Summary: This study aimed to assess the diagnostic and management strategies used for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) in Indian neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The survey found wide variability in the practices across Indian NICUs, with non-selective pulmonary vasodilators being more widely used than inhaled nitric oxide (iNO).
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jing Zhao, Zongtai Feng, Yun Dai, Wanxian Zhang, Siyuan Jiang, Yanchen Wang, Xinyue Gu, Jianhua Sun, Yun K. Cao, Shoo K. Lee, Xiuying Tian, Zuming Yang
Summary: This study aimed to describe the rates of antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) use among preterm infants admitted to Chinese neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and explore the factors associated with ACS usage. The results showed that ACS use rates were low and varied significantly among different hospitals. Efforts are urgently needed to improve the usage of ACS.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Corey Nason Reese, Jennifer M. S. Sucre, Hakan Sundell, Jeff Reese
Summary: This article introduces the distinguished career of Mildred T. Stahlman and her contributions to the field of neonatology. She was the first to establish a modern neonatal intensive care unit, using innovative techniques such as negative pressure ventilation and umbilical arterial and venous catheters for monitoring. She also trained numerous neonatologists from around the world.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Judith L. Hough, Jaimi Barton, Luke A. Jardine
Summary: The study evaluated the quality of neonatal ETT suction guidelines from all NICUs in Australia and New Zealand, finding that the overall methodological quality was low, with only a few guidelines being recommended for use, highlighting the need to improve guideline quality.
AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Loredana Cena, Paolo Biban, Jessica Janos, Manuela Lavelli, Joshua Langfus, Angelina Tsai, Eric A. Youngstrom, Alberto Stefana
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting healthcare services for high-risk newborns and their families, leading to potential adverse effects on newborns. This article aims to explore the psychological impact of the pandemic on parents and NICU staff based on empirical data, providing evidence-based guidance on supporting families and healthcare workers in facing this threatening emergency.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Ramzi Shawahna, Mohammad Jaber, Rami Said, Khalil Mohammad, Yahya Aker
Summary: This study describes medication errors occurring in neonatal intensive care units in Palestine from the perspectives of healthcare providers.The medication errors were categorized into three stages: preparation/dilution/storage, prescription/administration, and monitoring.
Article
Nursing
Voulgaridou Athanasia, Deftereos P. Savvas, Foutzitzi Soultana, Skordala-Riti Marianna, Aggelidou Maria, Kambouri Katerina
Summary: This study introduces methods and landmarks for mediastinum ultrasound as part of lung examination. It provides a training program for nurses in neonatal intensive care units to recognize emergency conditions in neonatal lungs. The program proves to be safe and useful, achieving a high success rate in identifying basic anatomical structures. This training program is of great importance for NICU nurses.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Elena Paraiso Pueyo, Ana Victoria Gonzalez Alonso, Teresa Botigue, Olga Masot, Miguel Angel Escobar-Bravo, Ana Lavedan Santamaria
Summary: This scoping review aimed to identify nursing interventions to help parents cope with perinatal loss in neonatal intensive care units. A total of 327 relevant studies were identified, with 9 papers finally selected. Effective interventions include legacy creation, support groups, family-centred accompaniment, parental involvement in pre-mortem care, and intergenerational bereavement programmes.
INTERNATIONAL NURSING REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Eva Stahlberg-Forsen, Anette Aija, Birgit Kaasik, Reija Latva, Sari Ahlqvist-Bjorkroth, Liis Toome, Liisa Lehtonen, Suvi Stolt
Summary: The study evaluated the validity of the LENA system in neonatal intensive care units, finding that the system provided accurate information on adult words, but estimates for child vocalisations were less accurate at this early age.
Article
Nursing
Maxine Watt, Lorna Butler, Heather Exner-Pirot, Amy Wright
JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
(2015)
Article
Nursing
Amy L. Wright, Susan M. Jack, Marilyn Ballantyne, Chelsea Gabel, Rachel Bomberry, Olive Wahoush
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2019)
Review
Pediatrics
Victoria R. Gill, Helen G. Liley, Carmina Erdei, Sarbattama Sen, Ruth Davidge, Amy L. Wright, Samudragupta Bora
Summary: Kangaroo Mother Care is beneficial for high-risk infants, but global uptake is lacking. A conceptual framework encompassing factors such as parental, healthcare professional, and healthcare system factors is proposed to improve the initiation and maintenance of Kangaroo Mother Care in neonatal units. Through understanding the potential interplay between these factors, strategies can be developed to increase the uptake of Kangaroo Mother Care.
Article
Nursing
Leah Carrier, Jessy Dame, Amy L. Wright, Margot Latimer
Summary: The study aims to explore the use of Indigenous philosophies and ways of knowing in improving the care of Indigenous infants and families in the NICU. The research suggests that family involvement benefits both infants and their families, but there is limited understanding of how nurses involve Indigenous families in their infants' care. The study will provide a critical review of Indigenous philosophies and their application in the NICU context.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy Wright, Rachel VanEvery, Heather Burnside, Kristena B. B. Lopez, Katie Kewageshig-Fyfe, Brenda Jacobs, Andrea E. M. Floyd, Era M. M. Ferron
Summary: The Western approach to knowledge translation in health research has been criticized for not aligning with Indigenous ways of knowing and sharing knowledge. In contrast, Indigenous knowledge translation focuses on sharing knowledge that contributes to a good life. While Western KT aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and action, Indigenous knowledge is practical and based on centuries-old practices, such as oral traditions and cross-cultural sharing. This article discusses the development of a decolonized KT strategy.
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Sawayra Owais, Zoe Tsai, Troy Hill, Maria B. Ospina, Amy L. Wright, Ryan J. Van Lieshout
Summary: This meta-analysis examines the prevalence of mental health challenges among Indigenous youth in Canada. The study finds that Indigenous youth have a low prevalence of mental health challenges, with the exception of disruptive behaviors. However, the data on lifetime prevalence are limited, and there may be inaccuracies in prevalence estimates due to methodological bias and culturally unvalidated measures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Amy Lynn Wright, Rachel VanEvery, Vicky Miller
Summary: This study investigates how Indigenous mothers utilize web-based information to support the health of their infants. While fewer Indigenous mothers used web-based sources of information compared to mothers in the general population in other studies, tailoring web-based modalities to meet the unique needs of Indigenous mothers is identified as an important opportunity for supporting the health and wellness of both mothers and infants.
JMIR PEDIATRICS AND PARENTING
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
A. L. Wright, C. Gabel, R. Bomberry, O. Wahoush
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy L. Wright, Susan M. Jack, Marilyn Ballantyne, Chelsea Gabel, Rachel Bomberry, Olive Wahoush
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy L. Wright, Susan M. Jack, Marilyn Ballantyne, Chelsea Gabel, Rachel Bomberry, Olive Wahoush
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2019)
Review
Nursing
A. Wright, O. Wahoush, M. Ballantyne, C. Gabel, S. M. Jack
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Amy L. Wright, Olive Wahoush, Marilyn Ballantyne, Chelsea Gabel, Susan M. Jack
QUALITATIVE REPORT
(2016)