Abstract
Purpose: Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) nationally have implemented Cuddler Programs (CD) where volunteers (CVs) provide therapeutic talk and touch to neonates when parents are unable to be at bedside. While previous research shows that therapeutic touch and conventional cuddling provides essential emotional support for infants, it is unknown how prevalent CD are across the nation and, in established CD, what prerequisites and training are required for CVs. The objective of this study is to assess CD prevalence and …
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