@article{IR,
      recid = {1369},
      author = {D'Alessio, Lynda M.},
      title = {The Impact of Neonatal ICU Single Family Rooms on Select  Developmental Outcomes},
      journal = {Master's Theses, Dissertations, Graduate Research and  Major Papers Overview},
      school = {Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)},
      address = {2011},
      number = {IR},
      abstract = {The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a  weight gain benefit and earlier achievement to full  feedings in the single family room NICU design compared to  the multi-bed NICU design.
A retrospective chart review of  infants less than 1000 grams born during a three month time  frame in both the multi-bed unit and single family unit was  conducted. The study compared average daily weight gain and  achievement to full feedings in the multi-bed unit and  single family room unit. Findings concluded there was a  slight difference in the average daily weight gain and  achievement to full feedings occurred several days earlier  in the single family room unit.
In the single family unit  the advanced practice nurses are able to promote a  family-centered environment by encouraging rooming in,  Kangaroo care, and breastfeeding, all of which were nearly  impossible for the parents to accomplish in the multi-bed  unit due to lack of space and pr1vacy.},
      url = {http://digitalcollections.ric.edu/record/1369},
}