Behavioral responses of substance-exposed newborns: a retrospective study.
This study assessed the behavior of infants whose mothers had a drug history by using the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale. Data were collected via retrospective chart review (N = 103). Urine testing was only reported for 66 mothers during pregnancy and at birth. Infants performed within normally expected ranges for all items, except consolability and self-quieting. These findings support the use of NBAS in assessing newborn behavior because the information gained assists the parent in providing a supportive care giving environment that will not only help the infant recover but also enhance interaction between infant and parent.
Higley
Anne Marie
AM
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, Delaware Health & Social Services, 2055 Limestone Road, Suite 215, Wilmington, DE, USA. annemarie.higley@state.de.us
Morin
Karen H
KH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018730:Infant Behavior / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009357:Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000379:methods; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology