Implementation and Evaluation of an Individualized Developmental Care Program in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (original) (raw)

The paper addresses the implementation and evaluation of an Individualized Developmental Care Program (IDCP) in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), emphasizing the importance of tailored care approaches for preterm infants. The historical context reveals a shift from minimal handling to embracing developmental care frameworks, particularly emphasizing family involvement and interactive newborn care. Evaluation metrics indicate mixed clinical outcomes, with limited significant improvement post-implementation of the IDCP, highlighting both promising practices and the complexities inherent in establishing a standardized caregiving model in NICUs.