Family nurture intervention (FNI): methods and treatment protocol of a randomized controlled trial in the NICU

• Main Authors: Welch Martha G (Author), Hofer Myron A (Author), Brunelli Susan A (Author), Stark Raymond I (Author), Andrews Howard F (Author), Austin Judy (Author), Myers Michael M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The stress that results from preterm birth, requisite acute care and prolonged physical separation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can have adverse physiological/psychological effects on both the infant and the mother. In...