title: Neonatal skin: the ideal nursing interface.
abstract: Human skin holds much fascination for the average person. It is the first thing that is noticed about a person. From a neonatal perspective it is a dynamic interface with the surrounding environment and provides the surface for our nursing interventions. This article will discuss this dynamic interface and why it provides a good scientific basis for neonatal nursing care.
authors.affiliation: Skin Sciences Institute, University of Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038, USA.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Lott
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Hoath
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000502:physiology* / Q000523:psychology; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena