SNHP | Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Nursing
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Neely Chandler
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
This paper explores the benefits of nursing neonatal soothing techniques, focusing on their short- and long-term effects in reducing stress and their influence on development. It emphasizes the nursing role through Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort in providing proactive non-pharmacological care. Neonates, particularly preemies, face significant amounts of stress in the clinical setting which can impede proper growth and development, as well as immediate well-being. It is part of the nursing duty to alleviate stress and promote comfort. This project analyzes evidence-based research on soothing techniques, including tactile, kinesthetic, gentle human touch, interactive newborn bathing, etc. It demonstrates the positive outcomes seen with the implementation of these interventions via nursing care to reduce stress, foster parental bonding, and improve physiological stability. Although there is a huge push for parental kangaroo care in hospital protocol, much is left unsaid regarding how nursing soothing techniques can improve care. Our proposed policy aims to incorporate these techniques in standard care. The project advocates for the integration of specialized nurse training to achieve this goal, so that by embracing these practices nurse can optimize neonate health outcomes.
Fall Scholars Week 2024 Event
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Other Scholars Week Event
Nursing
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Health and Physical Education Commons, Maternal, Child Health and Neonatal Nursing Commons
Benefits of Nursing Touch in Neonates
This paper explores the benefits of nursing neonatal soothing techniques, focusing on their short- and long-term effects in reducing stress and their influence on development. It emphasizes the nursing role through Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort in providing proactive non-pharmacological care. Neonates, particularly preemies, face significant amounts of stress in the clinical setting which can impede proper growth and development, as well as immediate well-being. It is part of the nursing duty to alleviate stress and promote comfort. This project analyzes evidence-based research on soothing techniques, including tactile, kinesthetic, gentle human touch, interactive newborn bathing, etc. It demonstrates the positive outcomes seen with the implementation of these interventions via nursing care to reduce stress, foster parental bonding, and improve physiological stability. Although there is a huge push for parental kangaroo care in hospital protocol, much is left unsaid regarding how nursing soothing techniques can improve care. Our proposed policy aims to incorporate these techniques in standard care. The project advocates for the integration of specialized nurse training to achieve this goal, so that by embracing these practices nurse can optimize neonate health outcomes.