College
College of Health Professions
Date of Last Revision
2025-04-26 12:10:27
Major
Nursing
Honors Course
NURS: 435:004
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2025
Abstract
The focus of this paper is how nursing staff can cultivate positive coping strategies for both the parents and babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. This was done by analyzing four specific nursing interventions: music therapy, baby cuddling, spirituality, family centered care. The purpose of researching these interventions is because knowledge on their benefits allows for positive coping in both the parents and their baby. The articles chosen were retrieved from EbscoHost, Pubmed, and Wiley Online Library. The articles are primarily levels four and five on the hierarchy of evidence. Family centered care implementation showed a positive effect on parents' stress levels through better communication with nursing staff and being more confident working with their neonate. Implementing music therapy showed a reduction of stress for parents’ and reduced hospitalization stay. The use of religious and spiritual practices as a coping method showed a positive correlation with reduced anxiety within the parents in the NICU. Lastly, baby cuddling was shown to help with bonding for the neonate and parents as well as helping babies overcome withdrawal symptoms.
Research Sponsor
Debra Horning
First Reader
Diane Lorenzen
Second Reader
Karen Fitzgerald
Honors Faculty Advisor
Lori Kidd
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Kautza, Abrielle; Garrett, Allison; and Muhammad, Manaar, "Positive Coping within the NICU" (2025). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1965.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1965