Effects of Cycled Lighting on Body Weight, Physiological Variables and Behavioral States in Low Birth Weight Infants / 간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 143-153, 2005.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-80610
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was aimed at finding the effects of cycled lighting on body weight, physiological variables and the behavioral state of LBWI (low birth weight infants) in the NICU.METHOD:
The subjects were 20 LBWI at 2 NICUs. They were assigned to an experimental or control group which consisted of 10 subjects in each. Cycled light was applied to the experimental group for 10 days.RESULT:
It was certified that the application of cycled lighting resulted in increased body weight and O2 saturation, and decreased heart rate of the LBWI. However, there was no effect in decrease of respiration and stabilization of the behavioral state.CONCLUSION:
The application of cycled lighting might be a nursing intervention which would in turn have positive effects on the growth of LBWI.
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Main subject:
Oxygen
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Lighting
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Infant, Low Birth Weight
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Weight Gain
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Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
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Circadian Rhythm
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Infant Behavior
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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