title: Effects of light and sound in the neonatal intensive care unit environment on the low-birth-weight infant.
abstract: There is growing concern that aspects of the neonatal intensive care unit's physical and care giving environment may contribute to the development of subtle developmental problems in infants with significant exposure. The effects of auditory and visual stimuli on infants are areas that have been studied. A review of relevant research studies is provided, along with recommendations for nursing practice.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Lotas
mesh_terms: D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight / Q000502:physiology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D008029:Lighting / Q000592:standards*; D009622:Noise / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*