Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-318) and index.
Contents:
Supporting infant occupations in the NICU -- Historical evolution of the neonatal therapist's role -- Perspectives on developmental theories applicable to NICU intervention -- Personnel and teamwork in the NICU -- Physical context, equipment, environmental stressors, and sources of support in the NICU -- Medical management of high risk infants -- Embryonic development and neonatal classification -- Developmental capabilities of full term NICU infants -- Developmental capabilities of preterm and low birth weight infants -- Evaluation of infant behavior and development in the NICU -- Family centered and relationship based care in the NICU / Elaine C. Meyer and Rosemarie Bigsby -- Elements of neonatal positioning -- Ongoing feeding evaluation and intervention -- Issues related to the transition home and prolonged NICU stays -- Follow up of high risk infants / Betty R. Vohr and Michael E. Msall.
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