Developmental Care: Strengthening Infants and Families in Egypt

Authors

Meredith D. Burt, Brigham Young University
Catherine Coverston, Brigham Young University

Keywords

developmental care, infants, Egypt

College

Nursing

Abstract

There is a striking and jarring difference between the world in the womb and the outside world. This great difference in environments can be very stressful on preterm and newborn infants. There is significant emphasis in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) on medical interventions to support and protect underdeveloped organs. Nutritional and environmental needs have received less attention. However, significant work is being done in both these areas. This project focuses on the effects of environmental factors.

Recommended Citation

Burt, Meredith D. and Coverston, Catherine (2013) "Developmental Care: Strengthening Infants and Families in Egypt," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1626.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1626