Abstract

The incidence of preterm births have increased worldwide and in our country in recent years. Related to advances in neonatal intensive care, the mortality of the preterm births decreases but the morbidity increases. Developmental problems comprise the main portion of the morbidity. Strategies and new approaches are needed to decrease the morbidity. This review is about the approaches of developmental care used in neonatal intensive care units to support the development of preterm babies.

Key words: Developmental care, preterm, neonatal intensive care