Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1991.

Thesis (M. Soc. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1991. / Also available in print.

This study is a response to the reported dissatisfaction of parents with postnatal maternity care services. The study adopted an action research methodology and followed the cycle of planning, action, observation and reflection to explore the provision of education and support to parents during the early postnatal period in order to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to improve postnatal care for mothers and fathers. / Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2008.

Inaug.-Diss.--Erlangen. / Lebenslauf. "Literatur": p. 21.

Hospital treatment environments have become a major concern in recent years. Noise and illumination are potential stress sources in hospitals. The purpose ofthis study was to examine the effects of hospital noise levels and ambient illumination on newborn infants (neonates). Noise levels and lighting were varied and the effect upon neonatal heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, and oxygen consumption were measured. These measures are sensitive tosympathetic nervous system reactivity such as that brought about by stressful environments. In addition, noise and lighting levels were measured to determine if differences existed across conditions. Psychophysiological responses to various noise and lighting levels varied within and across neonates with some changes in the expected direction. Some unexpected results of Quiet Time were noted among neonatal intensive care staff and hospital personnel.

xiv, 228 leaves : / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (M.D. 1972) from the Dept. of Child Health, University of Adelaide

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Francisco, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-95). Also available online.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 1992.

Thesis (MAppSc) -- University of South Australia, 1999

This study is a response to the reported dissatisfaction of parents with postnatal maternity care services. The study adopted an action research methodology and followed the cycle of planning, action, observation and reflection to explore the provision of education and support to parents during the early postnatal period in order to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to improve postnatal care for mothers and fathers.