Transformative Nursing in the NICU, Second Edition (eBook)

Reflects a dramatic evolution in the concept of trauma-informed care in the NICUSubstantially revised and updated, the new edition of this acclaimed resource for neonatal nurse practitioners and NICU clinicians remains the only book to provide the most current, evidence-based caring strategies for managing current and later-life trauma associated with the NICU experience. This second edition builds on the foundation established in the first: trauma-informed care begins with the clinician. Aimed at transforming NICU practice, the second edition delivers five completely new chapters that reflect state-of-the-art developments in neonatal care and the changing role of the NICU clinician.Transformative Nursing in the NICU, Second Edition provides an in-depth examination of the biological effects of neonatal trauma, changes to the neuro-endocrine-immune network, and epigenetics, as well as the foundations of caring science in the NICU. Brimming with practical strategies and evidence-based core measures, the book describes protocols proven to mitigate or reduce the profound neonatal morbidities and subsequent challenges afflicting newborns in the NICU. It includes examples of favorable outcomes from practitioners worldwide and presents engaging online learning activities that facilitate the translation of content into clinical practice.New to This Edition:Presents FIVE completely new chapters:Neurologic Consequences of NICU TraumaThe Value-Proposition of Trauma-informed Care in the NICUThe Science of Trauma-informed Care in the NICUThe Soul of Trauma-informed Care in the NICUAttributes of the Trauma-Informed ClinicianCovers the needs and attributes of competent neonatal clinicians including those required for role development, teamwork, and NICU successDelivers expanded coverage of the Global Health Care Quality Chasm and the Institute of Health Care Improvement's Quadruple AimKey Features:Reframes the concept of developmentally supportive care to trauma-informed, age-appropriate careAddresses the foundations of caring science in the NICUUnderscores the importance of holistic NICU care that encompasses the neonate, the family, and the clinicianAdvances the concept of trauma-informed NICU care from theory to practice and demonstrates how this results in improved outcomesPresents current evidence-based best practices in trauma-informed care in the NICU to improve effective practice for interdisciplinary neonatal clinicians