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Oral Sucrose And The Relation To Neonatal Pain Perception, Meagan L. Burns Nov 2023

Oral Sucrose And The Relation To Neonatal Pain Perception, Meagan L. Burns

MSN Capstone Projects

Pain is “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage” (Treede, 2018). The phenomenon of pain is a personal and unique experience that many of the world’s population has experienced in some form or fashion throughout their lifetime. Neonates are exposed to many painful procedures and/or situations due to various medical ailments that may require a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission. Infants have a special place in the hearts of adults all over the world, and any interventions that would increase the likelihood of diminishing or removing perceived pain in this population are likely …


Child Abuse From A Nursing Perspective: Assessment And Implications, Ashtyn Spring Apr 2023

Child Abuse From A Nursing Perspective: Assessment And Implications, Ashtyn Spring

Senior Honors Theses

Nurses experience the relationship dynamics between pediatric patients and their families firsthand. Being informed by the goals of holistic care, nurses should be assessing for unhealthy dynamics among pediatric patients and their caregivers so they can respond appropriately when a potential for abuse is present. Healthcare workers have the duty to provide safety and healing to their patients. Through the unique contact nurses have with patients, their training for accurate assessment skills, and their responsibility as healthcare workers, nurses are placed with the opportunity to help children out of abusive situations. Prompt identification of the potential for abuse can prevent …


Exclusive Breastfeeding Versus Formula Feeding: Evaluating The Development Of Childhood Allergies, Jasmine Olshin, Anna Kousky, Lily Williams, Michael Mark Jan 2023

Exclusive Breastfeeding Versus Formula Feeding: Evaluating The Development Of Childhood Allergies, Jasmine Olshin, Anna Kousky, Lily Williams, Michael Mark

Non-Thesis Student Work

Allergies such as dietary, allergic rhinitis, allergy-related asthma, and atopic dermatitis have become increasingly prevalent in childhood and pose a public health concern – especially as severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, are rising among children. Exclusive breastfeeding and formula feeding are two common infant feeding practices, but their role in influencing the development of childhood allergies are not entirely understood. Thus, the question is raised as to whether infants who are exclusively breastfed are at a decreased risk for developing childhood allergies, compared to infants who are formula fed. A literature search was conducted utilizing relevant databases PubMed, BioMed …


The Effects Of Skin To Skin Contact On Newborns With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Jenna Brasile, Molly Walker Jan 2023

The Effects Of Skin To Skin Contact On Newborns With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Jenna Brasile, Molly Walker

Non-Thesis Student Work

A literature search was conducted on the effects of skin to skin contact on newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). In the United States, research has shown that typically the first intervention for NAS newborns is immediate pharmacological treatment, but new research poses that non-pharmacological interventions such as skin to skin contact, or kangaroo care, benefit the newborn greatly without exposing them to additional opiates or other addictive substances. The literature search implemented on CINAHL and Nursing Reference Center Plus was performed using the following search terms: neonat*, skin to skin*, babywear*, kangaroo car*, neonatal abstinence syndrome*, NAS*, and in …