Description and evidence on the supporting and enhancing neonatal intensive care unit sensory experiences (SENSE) program.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To describe the supporting and enhancing neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) sensory experiences (SENSE) program, associated research and opportunities for further study.

Methods

A review of current materials on SENSE program implementation, publications related to SENSE development, and research on program implementation and patient outcomes was conducted to describe the SENSE program and its associated research.

Results

The SENSE program combines structured, evidence-based, multisensory interventions with parent engagement in order to optimise outcomes in the complex NICU environment. Through a stepwise and scientific process, the SENSE program was developed to include specific doses and targeted timing (based on the infant's postmenstrual age, PMA) of evidence-

SUBMITTER: Pineda R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894784 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature