Advances in Neonatal Care

Advances in Neonatal Care

As the official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, Advances in Neonatal Care presents scientifically sound, clinically relevant articles focusing on the interdisciplinary aspects of care.

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Advances in Neonatal Care. Volume 25(2) April 2025
Optimizing Pain Relief for Neonates Through Evidence-Based Strategies.
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Page: 99-100
Advances in Neonatal Care's 25th Anniversary Celebration Continues-A Look Back.
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Page: 101-102
Evidenced-Based Recommendation for Involving Mothers to Reduce the Procedural Pain and Stress in High-Risk Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Author: Siva, N. RN, RM, MSc, PhD; Praharaj, Manisha RN, RM, MSc; Tanay, Kshirabdhi RN, RM, MSc; Das, Sasmita RN, RM, MSc, PhD; Nayak, Baby S. RN, RM, MSc, MPhil, PhD; Lewis, Leslie Edward S. MBBS, DCH, DNB; Noronha, Judith A. RN, RM, MSc, M.Phil, PhD
Page: 103-112
Evidenced-Based Recommendation for Involving Mothers to Reduce the Procedural Pain and Stress in High-Risk Neonates.
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Relationships Between NICU Infant Stressors and Childhood Behavior and Development.
Author: D'Agata, Amy L. PhD; Miller, Jennifer S. PhD; Yoo, Ji Youn PhD; Springer, Cary M. MS; Groer, Maureen W. PhD
Page: 113-119
Impact of a Sedation Reduction Protocol in Infants Undergoing MRI Scanning.
Author: Bruckman, Heather DNP-BC, C-NNIC; Blazier, Laura A. MSN, RN, ACCNS-P, RNC-NIC; Wing, Sarah E. MD; Boyle, Frances A. BA; Radhakrishnan, Rupa MD; Stefanescu, Beatrice M. MD, MS, MBA
Page: 120-128
Kangaroo Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-A Practice Change Initiative.
Author: Beaumont, Lane DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Mullaney, Dorothy DNP, APRN, FAANP; Eklund, Wakako DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN; DeGrazia, Michele PhD, RN, NNP-BC, FAAN
Page: 129-137
Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among Commercially Insured Infants With and Without Medically Complex Conditions.
Author: Vance, Ashlee J. PhD, MA, RN, RNC-NIC; Henderson, James PhD; Yin, Zhe MA; Costa, Deena K. PhD, RN, FAAN; Meghea, Cristian PhD
Page: 138-148
Prenatal Opioid Exposure and Maternal-Infant Coregulation as Indicators of Early Infant Neurodevelopment.
Author: Cleveland, Lisa M. PhD, APRN, CPNP, FAAN; McGlothen-Bell, Kelly PhD, RN, IBCLC, FAWHONN; Scott, Leticia EdD; Choi, Byeong Yeob PhD; Gelfond, Jonathon MD, PhD; Bibriescas, Natashia PhD; McGrath, Jacqueline M. PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 149-161
Meta-analysis of the Impact of Kangaroo Care on Physical Growth and Neurobehavioral Development in Premature Infants.
Author: Han, Zimin BS; Li, Xiaoxiao BS; Hu, Fangfang BS; Yang, Jifeng PhD
Page: 162-172
A Pilot Randomized Control Trial of Holding During Hypothermia and Effects on Maternal and Infant Salivary Cortisol Levels.
Author: Fox, Leah MD; Cutler, Anya MS, MPH; Kaneko-Tarui, Tomeko MD, PhD; Deerwester, Kyle MD; Evans, Scott RNC-NIC; Maron, Jill MD, MPH; Craig, Alexa MD, MSc, MS
Page: 173-180
Sex-Related Nutritional Outcomes Among Preterm Very Low Birth-Weight Infants.
Author: Parker, Leslie A. PhD; Weaver, Michael PhD; de la Cruz, Diomel MD; Neu, Josef MD
Page: 181-187
Infant-Led Incubator Weaning: A Promising Paradigm Shift in Preterm Neonatal Care.
Author: Rath, Jennifer BSN, RNC-NIC; Stracuzzi, Lauren A. MSN, RNC-NIC, ACCNS-P; Wawrzynski, Sarah E. PhD, CCRN; Haut, Catherine DNP, CPNP, FAANP, FAAN
Page: 188-194
Music Therapy Intervention Using a Holy Quran Recitation Improves Feeding Status, Weight Gain and Length of Stay Among Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Author: Rashvand, Farnoosh PhD; Qolizadeh, Arina MSN; Momeni, Maryam PhD
Page: E10-E16
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Advances in Neonatal Care. Volume 25(1) February 2025
Advances in Neonatal Care Celebrates 25 Years!
Author: Fortney, Christine A. PhD, RN, FPCN, FAAN; Vance, Ashlee PhD; Harris-Haman, Pamela DNP, CRNP, NNP-BC
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What Is Stress? A Reflection on Language and Assessment.
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Communication in the NICU.
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Early Life Stress, DNA Methylation of NR3C1 and HSD11B2, and Oral Feeding Skill Development in Preterm Infants: A Pilot Study.
Author: Griffith, Thao PhD, RN; Tell, Dina PhD; Green, Stefan J. PhD; Ford, Ashley BSN, RN; Bohan, Adam MA, MSN, RN; Grunwaldt, Jennifer MS, CCC-SLP; Amin, Sachin MD, MBA, FAAP; White-Traut, Rosemary PhD, RN, FAAN; Janusek, Linda PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: 6-17
A NICU Postoperative Pain Management Improvement Project to Reduce Uncontrolled Pain and Improve Staff Satisfaction.
Author: Sprecher, Alicia MD; Roeloffs, Kimberly NNP; Czarnecki, Michelle L. APN; Labovsky, Kristen MD; Kissell, Anna PharmD; Hornung, Genesee MSN, RN; Uhing, Michael MD
Page: 18-27
A NICU Postoperative Pain Management Improvement Project to Reduce Uncontrolled Pain and Improve Staff Satisfaction.
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Use of Mothers Milk Odor and White Noise on Pain Management in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Author: Otlu, Burcu MSc, RN; Esenay, Figen I. PhD, RN
Page: 28-36
Eyedealistic Vision: Optimizing Oxygenation to Reduce Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Author: Wilborn, Nikki DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Lynch, Robert MD; Allen, Patricia EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN; Toon, Molly DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Page: 37-45
Implementing Early Kangaroo Mother Care: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
Author: Hull, William L. DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, DCSD; Gongora, Priscilla BSN, RN, IBCLC
Page: 46-54
Is Early and Recurrent Anemia in a Preterm Infant a Risk Factor for Neonatal Appendicitis?.
Author: Alvarado Socarras, Jorge L. MD; Theurel Martin, Delia E. MD; Franco Mateus, Beatriz H. MD; Medina Medina, Edwin A. MD; Orejarena, Adriana P. MD; Parra Reyes, Hernando NR
Page: 55-60
Relationship Between Clinical Decision-Making and Moral Distress in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Correlational Descriptive Study.
Author: Nobahar, Monir PhD; Ghorbani, Raheb PhD; Alipour, Zeinab PhD Student; Jahan, Elahe PhD Student
Page: 61-69
Examining Shift Length and Fatigue: A National Study of Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers.
Author: Farmer, Meredith L. DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Hoffman, Jacqueline DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Vance, Ashlee PhD; Li, Yin PhD; Bell, Tracey R. DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Page: 70-76
Outcomes Associated With Care Models for Neonates With Complex Medical Needs: A Scoping Review to Support Program Evaluation.
Author: Loewen, Nicole BSc; Ranger, Manon RN, PhD; Kieran, Emily MD, PhD
Page: 77-83
The Impact of Pandemic-Induced Separation and Visitation Restrictions on the Maternal-Infant Dyad in Neonatal Units: A Systematic Review.
Author: Kain, Victoria J. RN, MN, PhD; Phumdoung, Sasitorn RN, PhD; Vetcho, Siriporn RN, PhD; Chaisri, Piyada RN, PhD
Page: 84-91
Comparison of Temporal Artery and Rectal Temperature Measurement During Cooling and Rewarming in Neonates Treated for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.
Author: LaBella, Michelle BSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Kelly, Karen ARNP, ACCNS-N; Carlin, Kristen MPH; Walsh, Elaine PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
Page: 92-98
NANN Summit 2024 Abstracts.
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Advances in Neonatal Care. Volume 24(6) December 2024
Why it is Important to Develop Your Personal and Professional Identity.
Author: McGrath, Jacqueline M. PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN; Brandon, Debra PhD, RN, CCNS, FAAN
Page: 495-496
Announcing NANN and NANN-AP'S 2024-2025 Leadership.
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A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Unplanned Extubations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Author: Caprio, Adelaide B. MSN, APRN, ACCNS-N, RNC-NIC; Niewinski, Krystle N. DNP, MSN, NNP-BC; Murphy, Sara MBA, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C; Geistkemper, Anne MSc, RRT, RRT-NPS; Seske, Laura M. MD, MS
Page: 500-509
Umbilical Line Securement Bundle to Reduce Line Loss in the Neonate.
Author: Lepp, Kirsten M. DNP, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, RNC-NIC; Carter, Brigit M. PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN; Bain, Lisa C. MD; Antonini, Rachael E. MSN, RN, NNP-BC, C-NNIC
Page: 510-516
Our First Steps: A QI Project to Reduce NICU Admissions of Infants With NAS.
Author: Kelly, Allison Zara DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, NPT-C; Bagwell, Gail A. DNP, APRN, CNS, FAAN, FNAP; Coates-Huffman, Penni DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Page: 517-524
Confronting Adversity: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Receiving Difficult News in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
Author: Machado Kayzuka, Giovanna C. RN, MSc; Nascimento, Lucila Castanheira RN, PhD; Walsh, Susan M. DNP, APRN; Jeremiah, Rohan D. PhD, MPH; Obrecht, Jennifer A. DNP, RN; Leite, Adriana Moraes RN, PhD
Page: 525-535
The Role of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in the Implementation of a Bedside Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program.
Author: Tong, Jacklin H. NNP; Manipon, Christine NNP; Vallandingham-Lee, Shelby DNP; Dasani, Reedhi BS; Davis, Alexis S. MD, MS Epi; Bhombal, Shazia MD
Page: 536-543
Meta-Analysis of eVisit Technology on Psychological Anxiety and Factors Influencing the Parents of NICU Newborns.
Author: Wang, Jiayi BSN; He, Guijuan MSN
Page: 544-553
Treprostinil Use in the NICU.
Author: Lee, Diana MSN, NNP-BC, CCRN, C-NNIC, CLC, C-ELBW
Page: 554-560
Initial Development of the Nurse Perception of Infant Condition (NPIC) Scale.
Author: Fortney, Christine A. PhD, RN; Helsabeck, Nathan P. PhD; Thomsen, Kayla BSN, RN; Lin, Chyongchiou J. PhD; Baughcum, Amy E. PhD; Gerhardt, Cynthia A. PhD
Page: 561-568
"I Was Broken and Still Had to Stay Strong. I Cannot Be Weak": Understanding Parental Role Conflicts Following a Premature Birth.
Author: Reimer, Alinda MSc; Hoffmann, Jan MSc; Mause, Laura PhD; Heinen, Carolin MSc; Dresbach, Till MD; Scholten, Nadine RN; on behalf of Neo-CamCare*
Page: 569-577
Developing and Validating a Multimodal Dataset for Neonatal Pain Assessment to Improve AI Algorithms With Clinical Data.
Author: Yang, Nannan MM, RN; Zhuang, Ying MM, RN; Jiang, Huiping RN; Fang, Yuanyuan RN; Li, Jing RN; Zhu, Li RN; Zhao, Wanyuan RN; Shi, Tingqi MPH, RN
Page: 578-585
Attitudes and Experiences Among Swedish NICU Nurses Regarding Skin-to-Skin Care of Infants Born at 22-23 Weeks of Gestation.
Author: Starke, Veronica RN; Thernstrom Blomqvist, Ylva PhD, RN; Karlsson, Victoria PhD, RN
Page: 586-593
Effectiveness of a Novel Feeding Algorithm for Oral Feeding Transition of Infants Born Prematurely.
Author: Laborde, Kelly MS, RNC-NIC; Gremillion, Nanette MS, PT, CNT; Harper, Jeannie PhD, MSN, RN; Chapple, Andrew G. PhD; Deaton, Ashley LOTR; Yates, Allison MCD, CC-SLP; Spedale, Steven MD; Sutton, Elizabeth PhD
Page: 594-603
A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Unplanned Extubations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Effects of White Noise and Therapeutic Touch on Pain and Comfort in Newborns during Heel Lance: A Randomized Controlled Study.
Author: Erol, Duygu Deniz RN, PhD student; Ozalp Gerceker, Gulcin RN, PhD
Page: E79-E87
Epigenetics Embedding of Oral Feeding Skill Development in Preterm Infants: A Study Protocol.
Author: Griffith, Thao PhD, RN; White-Traut, Rosemary PhD, RN, FAAN; Tell, Dina PhD; Green, Stefan J. PhD; Janusek, Linda PhD, RN, FAAN
Page: E88-E95
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Advances in Neonatal Care. Volume 24(5) October 2024
Peer Nurse to Nurse Mentoring: An Exceptional Act of Kindness.
Author: Dudding, Katherine M. PhD, RN, RNC-NIC, CNE; Assistant Professor
Page: 389-390
Announcing NANN's 2024 Award Winners.
Author: Silver, Jennifer
Page: 391-392
Let's Talk Safety - Data from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Safety and Bed Capacity Huddles.
Author: O'Malley, Teresa MSN, RN, CCRN; Capone, Jamie MSN, RN, CCRN, CNML; Perla, Brittanie MSN, RN, CCRN; Vasbinder, Sheila MSN, MBA, NEA-BC, CBC, RN
Page: 393-399
Exclusive Human Milk Diets and the Reduction of Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
Author: Harris, Lydia DNP, RN, NNP; Lewis, Stephanie PhD, RN, CNE; Vardaman, Shellye PhD, RN-BC, NEA-BC, CNE
Page: 400-407
Preventing Hypothermia in Newborns With Congenital Anomalies in the Delivery Room.
Author: Heimall, Lauren MSN, RNC, PCNS-BC; Barrila-Yetman, Michele MSN-PH, BSN, RN; McCray, Kia R. DSW, LSW; Cestare, Danielle MPH; Duran, Melissa MSN, CRNP, NNP-BC; Wild, K. Taylor MD; Ades, Anne MD, MSEd
Page: 408-416
Fetomaternal Hemorrhage and Choriocarcinoma: A Case Report.
Author: Farmer, Meredith DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Page: 417-423
Reimagining Supportive Approaches at the Intersection of Mandatory Reporting Policies for the Mother-Infant Dyad Affected by Substance Use.
Author: McGlothen-Bell, Kelly PhD, RN, IBCLC, FAWHONN; Cartagena, Diana PhD, RN, CPNP; Malin, Kathryn J. PhD, RN, NNP-BC, APNP; Vittner, Dorothy PhD, RN, FAAN; McGrath, Jacqueline M. PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN; Koerner, Rebecca L. PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC; Vance, Ashlee J. PhD, MA, RN, RNC-NIC; Crawford, Allison D. PhD, RN
Page: 424-434
Improving Neonatal Resuscitation Knowledge in Advanced Providers Through Simulation: A Quality Improvement Project.
Author: Snarr, Tory DNP, APRN, NNP-BC; Masciola, Randee DNP, APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP; Sayre, Christine DNP, RN; Sharpe, Elizabeth DNP, APRN-CNP, NNP-BC, VA-BC, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Page: 435-441
Effect of Routine Nurse Caregiving on the Stress Responses and Behavior State in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review.
Author: Cistone, Nicole MSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Pickler, Rita H. PhD, RN, FAAN; Fortney, Christine A. PhD, RN, FPCN; Nist, Marliese D. PhD, RNC
Page: 442-452
A Scoping Review of Multimodal, Dyadic Early Relational Health Interventions in NICUs in the United States.
Author: Darilek, Umber PhD, RN, IBCLC; Graw, Jasmine PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, MSN; Sisk, Laura DNP, RN; Crawford, Allison D. PhD, RN; Lopez, Emme MLS, AHIP; Howe, Rebecca MLS; McGlothen-Bell, Kelly PhD, RN, IBCLC, FAWHONN
Page: 453-465
The Effect of Swaddling and Oropharyngeal Colostrum During Endotracheal Suctioning on Procedural Pain and Comfort in Premature Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Author: Karadede, Huriye MSc, RN, Lecturer; Mutlu, Birsen PhD, RN
Page: 466-474
Barriers to Effective Infection Prevention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study.
Author: Weser, Veronica U. PhD; Crocker, Abigail BA, RN; Murray, Thomas S. MD, PhD; Wright, Jayson; Truesdell, Erin J.K. PhD; Ciaburri, Rebecca RN; Marks, Asher M. MD; Martinello, Richard A. MD; Hieftje, Kimberly D. PhD;; HIPSTER Team
Page: 475-484
The Effect of Oral Colostrum Application on the Condition of the Mouth and Incidence of Late-Onset Sepsis Among Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Author: Barizeh, Leila MSc; Jabraeili, Mahnaz RN, PhD; Hoseini, Mohammad Bagher MD; Rahkar Farshi, Mahni RN, PhD; Martyn, Julie-Anne RN, PhD; Thapa, Deependra Kaji PhD, MPH, MSc; Cleary, Michelle RN, PhD
Page: 485-493
Reimagining Supportive Approaches at the Intersection of Mandatory Reporting Policies for the Mother-Infant Dyad Affected by Substance Use.
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Effects of Gustatory and Olfactory Stimulation on Feeding Outcomes in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Author: Li, Xia MSc; Guo, Xuemei MSc; Wan, Xingli PhD; Hu, Yanling MSc
Page: E68-E76
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