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6. BİLSEL INTERNATIONAL HARPUT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES CONGRESS, 30-31 August 2025, ELAZIĞ/TÜRKİYE, Elazığ, Turkey, 30 - 31 August 2025, pp.169-177, (Full Text)
The transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life is a critical process, especially for premature babies, and the implementation of appropriate care strategies during this period plays a decisive role in neurodevelopmental outcomes. This study examines evidence-based approaches to meeting the developmental needs of newborns, focusing on models such as the Synactive Theory, the Neonatal Individualised Developmental Care and Assessment Programme (NIDCAP), and the Developmental Care Model Universe (UDC). The Synactive Theory guides individualised care planning by analysing infant behaviour based on five subsystems (autonomic, motor, state regulation, social interaction, and self-regulation). NIDCAP aims to minimise stress in newborns, maintain sleep patterns, and support neurological maturation through a family-centred approach. Within the scope of developmental care practices, it has been proven that strategies such as environmental modifications (light/noise control, thermoregulation), kangaroo care, non-nutritive sucking support, and appropriate positioning increase physiological stabilisation in premature infants, shorten hospital stays, and strengthen parent-infant interaction. Furthermore, these practices have been reported to reduce the risk of long-term neurodevelopmental morbidity and improve quality of life. In conclusion, standardising developmental care principles in neonatal intensive care units is of great importance for achieving positive clinical outcomes in both the short and long term. The compilation addresses family-centred developmental care models and practices in newborns.