Publications by authors named "Claire Zores-Koenig"
Many studies have evaluated the Neonatal Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP), but few studies have assessed changes in infant- and family-centered developmental care (IFCDC) practices during its implementation. The primary objective of this single center study was to investigate the impact of the implementation of the NIDCAP program on IFCDC practices used for management of extremely preterm infants (EPIs). The secondary objective was to determine during implementation the impact of this program on the short-term medical outcomes of all EPIs hospitalized at our center.
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- The study investigates how hospital lighting impacts the development of newborns and the comfort of parents and caregivers, aiming to provide recommendations for optimal lighting in neonatal units.
- A systematic review of 89 studies led to the findings that light levels should not exceed 1000 lux, and changes in lighting should be gradual, with special protection for infants under 32 weeks of age.
- The recommendations also suggest that while infants should avoid continuous high light exposure, caregivers should benefit from higher light levels and access to natural light when possible.