Study finds that touch helps premature babies
Title
Study finds that touch helps premature babies
Creator
Judy A. Rollins
Date
2001
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
Collection
Citation
Judy A. Rollins, “Study finds that touch helps premature babies,” Training site - test instance, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/training/items/show/166.