Refining Neurobehavioral Assessment of the High-Risk Infant Using the NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

Authors

Mary C. Sullivan, University of Rhode Island
Robin J. Miller, Brown University
Lynne Andreozzi Fontaine, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Barry Lester, University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence Campus

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-2012

Abstract

Nurses caring for high-risk infants use advanced assessment skills to identify the nature of infant instability and to assure timely intervention. The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS) is a comprehensive assessment of neurological integrity and behavioral function of infants at risk. Research evidence supports its validity and reliability for clinical and research use. The NNNS offers nurses a neurobehavioral assessment especially suited to high-risk and premature infants. © 2012 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing

Volume

41

Issue

1

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Sullivan, Mary C., Robin J. Miller, Lynne Andreozzi Fontaine, and Barry Lester. "Refining Neurobehavioral Assessment of the High-Risk Infant Using the NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale." JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing 41, 1 (2012): 17-23. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01322.x.