Abstract

REQUELME-JARAMILLO, Milton Junior et al. Essential nursing practices in the at-risk neonate. Revista InveCom [online]. 2025, vol.5, n.1, e501073.  Epub Dec 11, 2024. ISSN 2739-0063.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11658697.

High-risk newborns are a significant concern because of high morbidity and mortality rates. Neonatal nurses play a critical role in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), providing care that includes oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and infection prevention. However, the effectiveness of these interventions still requires further research. This review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute framework, including identification of research question, selection of relevant studies, data collection and analysis. A comprehensive search was conducted in databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar, filtering studies published between 2018 and 2024 in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Of 796 studies found, 15 were relevant. Extracted data included authors, objectives, and methods. The results showed that nursing interventions, such as the use of reflective curtains during phototherapy and the administration of oral dextrose gel, have significant positive effects. In addition, sunlight can complement phototherapy in low-income countries, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is effective in treating respiratory distress. The review highlighted the importance of nursing interventions in improving neonatal outcomes. However, the lack of comprehensive data and high-quality studies underscores the need for further research to improve neonatal outcomes.

Keywords : nursing care; neonatal nursing; newborn.

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