PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTION ABOUT THE BRAIN ORIENTED CARE IN NICU

While implementing the range of developmentally appropriate interventions in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), there are many challenges. In order to overcome these, digital approach to neurodevelopmental care is proposed. The purpose of the study was to examine the perspective of the professionals about the digital approach in neurodevelopmental care in NICU. Study Design: Phenomenology, in depth interview After thematic analysis of the audio recorded interview various themes emerged. The themes represented the both positive aspects and deficiencies of the newer approach.Brain Oriented Care in NICU through INDIA EBUS is perceived as a time saving, organized and useful assistant to the clinical work of neurodevelopmental care in NICU. It will be helpful in guiding, planning, document, analysis implementing, monitoring of the care. Considering the size of the work in this field, it?s required to be adopted by each facility on imperative basis.