A Sample of Simulation Design: Individualized Supportive Developmental Care in Neonatal Intensive Care

Abstract

Each year the number of preterm births increases. It is important for the healthcare professionals to use the individualized supportive developmental care practices in the neonatal intensive care units for a good start to life of these infants. However, it is risky for the future healthcare professionals to learn these practices safely in the real clinical environment for both the newborn and family health. For this purpose, a simulation design was prepared based on necessity of teaching the individualized supportive devel- opmental care practices, which are required to be used commonly for newborns, in a safe care environment