Interventions In The NICU
There is a mismatch of the NICU and the infant due to the high-tech environment (Case-Smith, 2010). However, the NICU is the most appropriate setting for Jaylene but with environmental adaptations (Case-Smith, 2010). The NICU is not a traditional rehabilitative room for typical babies (Case-Smith, 2010). This unit supports infant born preterm to receive developmentally supportive care (Case-Smith, 2010). Developmental care includes environmental modification, changes in caregiving practices to increase family involvement (Case-Smith, 2010). The NICU has a highly specialized team of occupational therapist, and other neonatal developmental specialist for critical care (Case-Smith, 2010). The supportive interventions in the NICU are light and