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Review
. 2013 Aug;26(3):193-203.
doi: 10.1111/jcap.12042.

Grandchild of the NBAS: the NICU network neurobehavioral scale (NNNS): a review of the research using the NNNS

Ed Tronick  1 , Barry M Lester
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Review

Grandchild of the NBAS: the NICU network neurobehavioral scale (NNNS): a review of the research using the NNNS

Ed Tronick et al. J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

A review of the research on the NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS) is presented. The NNNS has good psychometric properties and reliability. Standardized norms are available for it. It was found to be sensitive to a wide variety of medical, exposure, and demographic variables and has robust predictive validity. It will be useful for nurses for detecting neurobehavioral problems and management of the young infant.

Keywords: Intrapartum and neonatal risk factor; NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale; NNNS; epigenetics; in utero exposures; interventions; neurobehavior; newborn; predictive validity.

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