Effect of Light Environment for Preterm Infant in NICU and GCU <Review>

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  • NICUとGCUの光環境が早産児に及ぼす影響に関する文献的考察 <総説>
  • NICUとGCUの光環境が早産児に及ぼす影贅に関する文献的考察
  • NICU ト GCU ノ ヒカリ カンキョウ ガ ソウザンジ ニ オヨボス エイゼイ ニ カンスル ブンケンテキ コウサツ

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I reviewed 31 articles to understand the effect of light environment for preterm infants in NICU and GCU, and identify further research needs and clinical practice in Japan. In conclusion, 5 point were considered. 1) The effects of light environment for preterm infants were incidence of ROP, physiorosical or behavioral responses, medical outcome at discharge, development of circadian rhythm after discharge and patient safety. 2) After 1980s, the light environment of NICU and GCU have changed. At present, light/dark cycling of ambient light have suggested as possible benefit. 3) The research about individual lighting are few, so further research was required. 4) In clinical settings, a daily survey and assessment of the unit using a light meter would be useful for lighting strategy. 5) In research, more strong design and procedure was required to prove the nursing care of adjusting light environment.

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