title: Retinopathy of prematurity: nursing interventions.
abstract: The exact cause(s) of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) are not known, however, research has implicated numerous risk factors. Nursing interventions can reduce the risk regarding oxygen and light. Currently, our best nursing efforts include support and education for the family and developmental-based nursing interventions for the infant or child blinded or visually impaired by ROP.
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery