Reducing Neurodevelopmental Risk: The Impact of Non-Pharmacological Pain Management in NICU Infants
Madelyn Harder, Avery Culbreath, Brelynn Wartman and Allison Gray
University of West Florida Libraries
Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 11/2025)
Active parental participation improves neonatal comfort but is often limited by institutional barriers (Feng et al., 2025). NICU infants experience 7–17 painful procedures daily, increasing stress and risk for altered neurodevelopment (Lopes et al., 2024). Non-pharmacologic methods such as skin-to-skin contact, oral sucrose, and breastfeeding effectively reduce pain and promote brain development (Lopes et al., 2024; Sánchez-Infante et al., 2024). Ongoing research highlights their safety and neuroprotective benefits (Chen et al., 2024).
Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, Research presentations (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 11/2025)
Contributors
Rebecca Toothaker (Faculty Mentor)
Prasanthi Mudiyansela (Faculty Mentor)
Publisher
University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
Format
mp4
Copyright
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Identifiers
99381543476706600
Academic Unit
School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; BSN Virtual Student Scholarly Poster Showcase