Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: Research in neonatal massage therapy has shown many possible benefits to the baby and family. Though there has been a growing trend towards family-centered care, along with a substantial and growing body of research, the practice of neonatal massage therapy is not routine in most NICUs. This study was conducted to evaluate neonatal intensive care nurses’ perspectives and attitudes towards neonatal massage therapy before and after evidence-based education. Willingness to discuss benefits of neonatal massage therapy significantly increased after education on neonatal massage therapy. The findings suggest that with proper training on the techniques and safety monitoring of massage therapy, nurses might be more willing to implement massage as part of a family-centered care with appropriate patients.
Author: Kayla R Hanson
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W180279641