Skin-to-skin contact in neonatal intensive care units: a narrative review of implementation challenges and strategies within infant- and family-centered care - Takeaways - MDSpire

Skin-to-skin contact in neonatal intensive care units: a narrative review of implementation challenges and strategies within infant- and family-centered care

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  • Alicia Montaner-Ramon

  • Fatima Camba-Longueira

  • Josep Perapoch-Lopez

  • June 19, 2026

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    Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) is vital for infant and family-centered care in NICUs, linked to better clinical and neurodevelopmental outcomes.

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    Barriers to SSC implementation include clinical factors, organizational constraints, and emotional challenges faced by parents.

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    Safety concerns regarding SSC, such as accidental device dislodgement, do not justify withholding it when proper monitoring is in place.

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    Effective strategies for SSC implementation include multidisciplinary training, standardized protocols, and structured parental education.

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    Addressing barriers to SSC is essential for its safe and equitable implementation in diverse neonatal care settings.

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Skin-to-skin contact in neonatal intensive care units: a narrative review of implementation challenges and strategies within infant- and family-centered care

  • by Alicia Montaner-Ramon, Fatima Camba-Longueira, Josep Perapoch-Lopez

  • June 19, 2026

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