- Competency Scale for Developmentally Supportive Parenting of High-Risk Infants (CS-DSPHI): Development and Psychometric Testing. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 06. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: The CS-DSPHI is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing DSP competency in parents of high-risk infants. Healthcare providers can use these scores to identify specific areas requiring educational support and guidance. Further validation across diverse parent populations and infant risk levels is warranted.
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- The Effect of Kangaroo Care Provided by Fathers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Paternal Stress and Neonatal Comfort: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 06. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: Integrating kangaroo care provided by fathers into routine NICU practice is feasible and effective in reducing paternal stress and improving neonatal comfort. Further studies with larger sample sizes and extended follow-up periods are recommended to confirm these findings and assess long-term outcomes.
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- Caring for Preterm Infants on Home Oxygen: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Caregivers' Experiences in Belgium. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 06. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the need for comprehensive ongoing support from healthcare providers (in hospital and at home) to address the medical and psychosocial needs to reduce parental stress and social isolation and that assist families adapt to life at home caring for their infant on oxygen.
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- Effect of Adhesive Dwell Time on Skin Injury in Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 09. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: Shorter adhesive dwell time appears to improve neonatal skin condition and may represent a simple and effective strategy to reduce localized skin injury in NICU settings. However, its effect on broader skin risk profiles remains limited. Further research is needed to evaluate long-term outcomes and the interaction between adhesive duration and material type across different neonatal populations.
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- Hope, Help, and Healing: Implementation of a NICU Registered Nurse Navigator Role to Enhance Family-Centered Care. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 07. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: A NICU RN Navigator role may address communication and coordination gaps in high-acuity neonatal settings. Further systematic evaluation with measurable outcomes is needed before broader adoption.
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- The Hushabye Opioid Pregnancy Preparation and Empowerment Program (HOPPE) An Innovative Approach to Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 05. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: Infants with NAS may be effectively treated in a free-standing facility using the Hushabye model, achieving outcomes similar to or better than current models of care while reducing the burden and costs associated with a prolonged hospital stay.
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- Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injuries in Patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 01; 26(5):e36.AN
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- Letter to the Editor: "Evolving Neonatal Developmental Care: Reflections on Advances in Research and Practice". [Letter]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 01; 26(5):427-428.AN
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- The Effect of Staff Nurses' Shift Work and Fatigue on Patient Safety and Nurses' Health From the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 01; 26(5):426.AN
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- Why Is Peer Review so Important? [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Oct 01; 26(5):421-422.AN
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- Noninvasive Respiratory Support Strategies for Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn: Impact of Nasal CPAP and Bi-level CPAP on Clinical Outcomes. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Sep 23. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: Both NCPAP and bi-level CPAP seem to be safe and effective in late preterm and term infants with TTN. Bi-level CPAP may shorten the duration of respiratory support and hospital stay, potentially supporting more efficient nursing care, earlier family involvement, and a smoother transition to routine neonatal care. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings and to explore their implications for nursing practice.
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- Improving PICC Placement Using Bedside Ultrasound in a Level IV NICU: A Quality Improvement Project. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Sep 23. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: Implementation of a POCUS-guided PICC protocol improved confirmation efficiency and reduced reliance on multiple radiographs. Increased sterile time likely reflected early adoption and workflow integration. Findings support continued implementation with ongoing training; however, additional prospective studies with larger samples are needed before widespread adoption can be recommended.
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- Iron-Clad Care for Neonates: Precision Iron Supplementation Using Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Values, a Quality Improvement Project. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Sep 15. [Online ahead of print]AN
- Iron is the most common nutrient deficiency globally, affecting nearly 2 billion people. It may cause long-term neurocognitive impairments and behavioral deficits in premature and low-birthweight neonates. Reticulocyte hemoglobin (Ret-He) is a reliable, valid, low-cost, and minimally invasive phlebotomy laboratory test for assessing iron status and guiding iron dosing.
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- Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence, and Developmental Support Nursing Competency of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Sep 15. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: Strengthening developmental support nursing competency and self-efficacy through structured educational and professional development initiatives may enhance the delivery of developmental care in the NICU. Future research should evaluate educational strategies and organizational factors that support the consistent implementation of high-quality developmental care practices.
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- Effects of Kangaroo Care on the Attainment of Full Enteral Feeding in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. [Journal Article]Adv Neonatal Care. 2026 Sep 03. [Online ahead of print]AN
- CONCLUSIONS: KC may serve as an effective, nursing-led intervention to support feeding progression and early growth in preterm infants while reinforcing family-centered care in the NICU. Given variability in protocols and outcome definitions, further multicenter RCTs are needed to confirm these findings and clarify implications for hospital resource utilization.
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