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- Title
Pathogenesis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: An Adaptation of Neuman's Systems Theory.
- Authors
Everhart, Kayla C.; Iskersky, Victor N.; Donevant, Sara B.; Wirth, Michael D.; Dail, Robin B.
- Abstract
Preterm infants have increased morbidity and mortality due to immature physiology and neonatal complications. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating gastrointestinal complication that affects morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. The authors present an adaptation of Neuman's systems model called the NEC systems model to explore intrinsic and extrinsic factors leading to NEC in preterm infants. The literature was searched for theoretical models to guide exploration of neonatal disease influenced by the environment. Neuman's Systems Model provides a holistic approach to care of the system, offering a foundation to develop frameworks to examine preterm infants in their environment with associated stressors.
- Subjects
DISEASE risk factors; NEONATAL necrotizing enterocolitis; NEONATAL intensive care; MATHEMATICAL models; NEONATAL intensive care units; GESTATIONAL age; HOLISTIC medicine; THEORY; EMPLOYEES' workload; HEALTH; NEUMAN systems model; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress; COMORBIDITY
- Publication
Nursing Science Quarterly, 2023, Vol 36, Issue 2, p152
- ISSN
0894-3184
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/08943184221150264