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The Effects Of Kangaroo Care On The Stress Levels Of Parents In The Nicu, Niyati Sishodia
The Effects Of Kangaroo Care On The Stress Levels Of Parents In The Nicu, Niyati Sishodia
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Background: Parents of NICU patients have high stress levels compared to other populations, which negatively impact their mental health. The kangaroo care (KC) method has been used for its numerous benefits for infants, but not as widely studied for its impacts on parental stress. The purpose of this integrative literature review is to examine and synthesize the existing evidence regarding kangaroo care and its impact on the stress levels of NICU parents.
Methods: A literature search was conducted utilizing CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MEDLINE, and APA PsychInfo databases to identify relevant articles. Articles were included if they were published …