Neurobehavioral Responses for Neonates under Conventional Phototherapy Modality

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt

2 Assistant professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Neonatal jaundice is a common condition worldwide that results in substantial
morbidity and mortality. Phototherapy is a universal treatment option. However, it has a slew of
negative consequences. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the neurobehavioral responses for
neonates under conventional phototherapy modality. Design: Descriptive exploratory was utilized
for this study. Setting: The study was done out in the Al-Salam Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and
the Women's Specialist Hospital in Port-Said City, Egypt. Non-probability purposive sampling of
50 neonates was included in this study from the previously mentioned settings. Two tools were used
for gathering the data. Tool one: Neonatal characteristics assessment sheet. Tool II: Neonatal
Behavioral Assessment Scale to assess neurobehavioral responses of neonates before and after
conventional phototherapy modality. Results: revealed that total neonate means score of habituation,
social interaction, state organization, and total level of bilirubin before and after conventional
phototherapy was statistically significant difference p=≤ 0.05. Conclusion: concluded that, there
were statistically significant difference regarding neonate's neurobehavioral responses in domains of
habituation, social interactive, state organization, and total bilirubin level Recommendations: A
neonatal neurobehavioral evaluation educational training program should be scheduled regularly for
pediatric nurses in the neonatal intensive care units.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 13, Issue 1
March 2022
Pages 1516-1525

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