Application of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Framework to the NICU

Written By Britt Pados

Infants and families in the NICU experience significant stress and trauma. In this paper, we describe the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework and explore how this framework can be applied to the NICU environment. We also describe ways that nurses can protect infants and families from added stress and trauma, and balance negative experiences with positive experiences.

Authors: Kathryn Malin, Dorothy Vittner, Umber Darilek, Kelly McGlothen-Bell, Allison Crawford, Rebecca Koerner, Britt Frisk Pados, Diana Cartagena, Jacqueline McGrath & Ashlee Vance

Publication Information: Advances in Neonatal Care. 2024, 24(1), 4-13. doi: 10.1097/ANC.0000000000001122

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