Study finds that touch helps premature babies

Title

Study finds that touch helps premature babies

Creator

Judy A. Rollins

Date

2001

Author

Judy A. Rollins

Note

Source type: scholarlyjournals; Object type: News; Copyright: Copyright Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. Jul/Aug 2001; DOCID: 78967487; PCID: 1448619; PMID: 36049; ProvJournalCode: PENU

ISSN

00979805

Abstract Note

Gently touching premature babies for a few minutes a day is safe and has an immediate calming effect, according to a recent study. Studies have shown that touch is crucial for the development of parent-infant attachment and for general well-being.

Date

2001

Issue

4

Journal Abbreviation

Pediatr.Nurs.

Pages

423

Publication Title

Pediatric nursing

Title

Study finds that touch helps premature babies

URL

http://sfx.scholarsportal.info/ottawa?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:journal&genre=unknown&sid=ProQ:ProQ%253Anursing&atitle=Study+finds+that+touch+helps+premature+babies&title=Pediatric+Nursing&issn=0097-9805&date=2001-07-01&volume=27&issue=4&spage=423&au=Rollins%252C+Judy+A&isbn=&jtitle=Pediatric+Nursing&btitle=

Volume

27