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About the Authors ...... ....... .................................. vii
About the Contributors .................................................................. ix
Acknowledgments .................................................................................. xi
1 Supporting Infant Occupations in the NICU .............................................. 1
2 Historical Evolution of the Neonatal Therapist's Role ...................................... 21
3 Perspectives on Developmental Theories Applicable to NICU Intervention ............................ 35
4 Personnel and Teamwork in the NICU ....................................................... ....... 49
5 Physical Context, Equipment, Environmental Stressors, and Sources of Support in the NICU .......... 59
6 Medical Management of High-Risk Infants ......................................................... 77
7 Embryonic Development and Neonatal Classification .............................................. 97
8 Developmental Capabilities of Full-Term NICU Infants ................................ 115
9 Developmental Capabilities of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Infants ............................. 135
10 Evaluation of Infant Behavior and Development in the NICU ....................... 151
11 Family-Centered and Relationship-Based Care in the NICU
Elaine C. Meyer and Rosemarie Bigsby ............................................... 165
12 Elements of Neonatal Positioning ........................................ ....... 177
13 Ongoing Feeding Evaluation and Intervention ................................................ 205
14 Issues Related to the Transition Home and Prolonged
NICU Stays ................................................................................ 243
15 Follow-Up of High-Risk Infants
Betty R. Vohr and Michael E. Msall ........................................ ....... 267
References ..................................... ..................................... 293
Glossary of Abbreviations ............................................................................ 319
Index ........................................................................................................ . 325
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication: Neonatal intensive care, Infants (Newborn) Development, Infants (Newborn) Diseases Treatment