Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale [Hardcover]

T Berry Brazelton (Author), J Kevin Nugent (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1898683050 | ISBN-13: 978-1898683056 | Publication Date: January 15, 1995 | Edition: 3

This scale is the most comprehensive examination of newborn behavior available and is used in both clinical and research settings around the world. It has been used to study the effects of intrauterine deprivation, maternal substance use, casesarian-section, undernutrition, preterm birth and other pre- and perinatal variables and has also been used in cross cultural studies. Its value as a reliable research instrument has been established for 20 years. The scale is increasingly used by clinicians in their clinical practice as a way of sensitising parents to the capacities of their newborn infants and as a way of identifying concerns about the baby. With this in mind, this new edition of the scale manual is particularly designed to make it easier for clinicians to use the scale in this way. Guidelines for adaptations for use in clinical practice are clearly outlined. As with previous editions, the manual also provides background information on the scale and it presents information on the administration of each item and detailed criteria for scoring. Information on training is also included.

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"The NBAS is a classic work in the area of infant assessment. Familiarity with the NBAS is a valuable way to increase one's knowledge of normal newborn behavior and its possible effects on the infant-parent relationship. Knowledge in this area is invaluable for assessing and treating preterm infants and other infants at risk for developmental problems....This edition is a must for those therapists using the NBAS, but it is also recommended for those interested in learning about newborn behavior." Marie Reilly, Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics

Book Description

This is the most comprehensive examination of newborn behavior available and is used internationally in both clinical and research settings. This manual provides background information on the Scale and presents information on training, the administration of each item and detailed crtieria for scoring. Used increasingly by clinicians as a way of sensitising parents to the capacities of their newborns and of identifying concerns about the baby, this new edition is particularly designed to make it easier for clinicians to use the Scale in this way. A new chapter also provides guidelines for many other possible adaptations for use in clinical practice.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: Mac Keith Press; 3 edition (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1898683050
• ISBN-13: 978-1898683056
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,841,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (Clinics in Developmental Medicine No. 50) (Paperback)

The clinics was authored by one of the pioneers in neonatal behavioral studies. I found the book really useful. It really makes a difference when one reads directly from a book rather than scrolling down on a computer screen!!