Publications by authors named "Lisa Grisham"

Babywearing is the practice of carrying an infant in a baby carrier, which may provide an inexpensive, nonpharmacological intervention for the parent-infant dyads to handle mental stressors, such as pain and anxiety, especially among vulnerable infants. This study investigated the influence of babywearing on parent-infant autonomic coregulation based on the changes in the HR of mother-infant and father-infant dyads for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Guided by the Calming Cycle Theory as the framework, the correlation between parent HR and infant HR and the difference in the mother-infant dyad (n = 17) compared to the father-infant dyad (n = 8) were examined.

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Social touch through infant holding, skin-to-skin contact, and infant carrying (babywearing) decreases infant distress and promotes secure attachment. Unknown is the extent to which these effects are the result of the activation of C-Tactile afferents (CTs), the constellation of nerve fibers associated with affective touch, primarily located in the head and trunk of the body. The purpose of the present study was to compare dynamic touch (CTs activated) to static touch (CTs less activated) during a babywearing procedure among infants experiencing Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS).

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Objectives: While pregnancy presents a strong motivation to seek and comply with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment, the risk for relapse during the postpartum period is high. The purpose of the present study was to examine the impact of babywearing while admitted to the NICU on urges to use substances within 9 months of childbirth.

Methods: Mothers with a history of OUD ( = 47, age = 28.

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Objective: To synthesize the evidence on the biological and behavioral effects of babywearing on mothers and infants.

Data Sources: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed, full-text research articles published in English in which researchers reported on the biological or behavioral effects of babywearing on mothers or infants.

Study Selection: We reviewed the titles and abstracts of 200 records and abstracted 80 for full-text review.

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While pregnancy presents a strong motivation to seek and comply with treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), many women relapse within the first year of childbirth. Addressing relapse risk, we examined the perinatal experiences of mothers with OUD through 6 months postpartum. We recruited mothers (N = 42) with a history of OUD into the Newborn Attachment and Wellness study, all of whom met with a child welfare worker immediately after giving birth.

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Article Synopsis
  • Infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) often require extended NICU stays and struggle with irritability, and babywearing through infant carriers is proposed to help comfort them and allow greater mobility for caregivers.
  • A study involving 18 NICU nurses revealed six key themes related to the benefits of babywearing, including enhanced infant comfort and trust, as well as suggestions for improving the practice, focus on infection control, and education about carriers.
  • While kangaroo care is common, babywearing is highlighted as a practical alternative for NICU staff to support the well-being of NAS infants while managing nursing responsibilities, indicating a need for further research on the long-term effects of this practice.
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Background: The US opioid epidemic has resulted in an increase of infants at risk for developing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Traditionally, treatment has consisted of pharmacological interventions to reduce symptoms of withdrawal. However, nonpharmacological interventions (eg, skin-to-skin contact, holding) can also be effective in managing the distress associated with NAS.

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Background: The opioid epidemic in the United States has resulted in an increased number of drug-exposed infants who are at risk for developing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Historically, these infants have been treated with the introduction and slow weaning of pharmaceuticals. Recently, a new model called Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) has been developed that focuses on the comfort and care of these infants by maximizing nonpharmacologic methods, increasing family involvement in the treatment of their infant, and prn or "as needed" use of morphine.

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Limited clinical site availability and an increased need for clinical training experiences often make it difficult for prehospital health care providers to complete new and annual training requirements. Medical simulation provides an alternative learning environment that provides trainees the opportunity to acquire and perfect new clinical skills without compromising patient care. The following is a detailed description of an air medical transport simulation of a neonate with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy requiring transport to a higher level of care.

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  • The study aimed to develop a reusable mannequin for simulating the initiation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to reduce stress for inexperienced providers.
  • The modified mannequin was used in a realistic simulation involving a neonatal patient with meconium aspiration, engaging 17 participants, including new specialists and the clinical ECMO team.
  • Results showed that 88% of participants felt more prepared for ECMO initiation afterward, and 100% agreed the simulation improved teamwork and communication skills needed for such complex procedures.
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