(1067) Sweet Dreams in the NICU: Increasing quality and duration of sleep using an evidence-based approach to positioning.

Sleep is vital for the growth, recovery and brain development in the preterm infant. Because of their immature body systems preterm infants are unable to maintain the womb- like posture responsible for comfort and development. With the advent of neurodevelopmental neuroprotective care the use of positioning supports has been accepted as a clinical standard. In this QI project the effectiveness of 360 degree responsive fabric positional support was compared to the standard of care. Sleep duration, proper body alignment and parental perception of infant comfort were assessed.