The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale procedures

Lester, Barry M.; Tronick, Edward Z.; in collaboration with T. Berry Brazelton, MD

doi:10.1542/peds.113.s2.641

Cited by 296Infant Development and Preterm CareNeonatal and fetal brain pathologyNeonatal Health and Biochemistry

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale procedures

Lester, Barry M., Tronick, Edward Z., in collaboration with T. Berry Brazelton, MD·2004·PEDIATRICS

DOI 10.1542/peds.113.s2.641

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The procedures for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale includes a brief background, description of the examination, key concepts, a summary of the procedures, and order of administration of the items described in "packages," information about the testing kit, scoring issues, and summary scores. This is followed by presentation of the 115 items that are scored. Each item is described, including (where appropriate) specific procedures for how to manipulate or handle the infant. Rating scales with scoring criteria are provided for each item. With training and certification, users of the manual will be able to reliably administer and score the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale.

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Authors: Lester, B. M., Tronick, E. Z., & in collaboration with T. Berry Brazelton, M.
Affiliations: Brown University (US)
Harvard University (US)
ORCID: Lester, Barry M.
Tronick, Edward Z.
Venue: PEDIATRICS
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Published: 2004-03-01
Volume: 113
Issue: Supplement_2
Pages: 641-667
ISSN: 0031-4005 (ISSN-L)
1098-4275
DOI: 10.1542/peds.113.s2.641
OpenAlex: W2145494025
Cited by: 295
References: 18
Citations by year: 2026: 13 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 23 · 2022: 22 · 2021: 16 · 2020: 17 · 2019: 21 · 2018: 16 · 2017: 14 · 2016: 18 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 20 · 2013: 9 · 2012: 16
FWCI: 3.24
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: PEDIATRICS (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (N01HD2-3159)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Infant Development and Preterm Care
Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
Keywords: neurobehavioral assessment, preterm infants, neonatal neurobehavior, examination procedures, grading criteria, rating scales, infant handling
MeSH terms: Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Intensive Care Units, Neonatal, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Neuropsychological Tests, Pregnancy, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects, Risk, Neonatal Screening, Infant Behavior

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