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Euthanasia and Infants, 2002.
A discussion of the ethics of euthanasia for severely defective or disabled infants
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is on the subject of euthanizing severely defective/disabled infants. The utilitarian ethical theory says that the decision should be for the best of all concerned. What is the best?
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Passive Euthanasia, 2005.
An examination of passive euthanasia in Down Syndrome infants.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the moral issue involved in passive euthanasia of Down Syndrome infants with congenital defects. The paper presents different views of passive and active euthanasia and investigates the ethics of each.
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"The topic for this research paper is Passive Euthanasia: Is it Immoral to Allow Down Syndrome Infants With Congenital Defects to Die? The thesis statement is that it is not immoral to allow a Down syndrome infant with congenital defects to die."
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The Short and Long Term Memory of Infants, 2008.
An analysis of the literature regarding the presence or absence of memory in infants aged 6-12 months.
1,461 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper analyzes the literature regarding long term and short term memory in infants, focusing on infants aged 6-12 months. The paper hypothesizes that short and long term memory is evident in infants and that evidence of this will exist in some infants, while it will not exist in others. The paper also looks at the role that environment plays in determining the retention of memory.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Methodology
Literature Review
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"Bergman, Mahler and Pine (2000) conducted research in relation to infant memory and have concluded that the events that occur within an infant's life not only can be recalled, but are the basis for personality development throughout life (p. 6). This information is based on a theory of the infant-mother relationship in which Bergman, Mahler and Pine (2000) stipulate serves as the foundation of all memory in infancy and supports cognitive development consistently (p. 6). The researchers have concluded that it is this relationship that will indicate whether or not the person has later psychological issues that must be addressed and this relationship that affects how the person will ultimately function in the world. This research, however, is limited because it only provides for a comparison of theories that are then evaluated to support the research concept and it draws conclusions about infant memory that are not based on actual data from the observation of participants."
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Abandoned & Medically Fragile Infants: Assistance Act of 1995, 2002.
A study on the New Jersey legislation, "Abandoned and Medically Fragile Infants Assistance Act of 1995".
1,920 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines the New Jersey legislation, "Assistance Act of 1995" for abandoned and medically fragile infants, which was designed to curb the continuously increasing numbers of infants who were either abandoned by parents who are simply incapable of providing proper nurturing environment for their child. It explores the possible social reasons for the abandonment. The paper describes grants and provision of services available and foster families and foster care institutes to better utilize them for the benefit of all those medically fragile infants.
Table of Contents
Review of the Act
Purpose of the Act
Congress Research Findings
Grants for Projects/Services
Priority in Provision of Services
Case Plan With Respect to Foster Care
Administration of Grant
Requirements of Application:
Grants to provide nurturing home environments & family-centered services for medically fragile infants
Evaluations, Studies & Reports by Secretary
Definitions
Abandoned' & Abandonment
Dangerous Drugs
Natural Family
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Secretary
Authorization of Appropriations
Recommendations
Works Cited
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"On March 16, 1995, ?In the House of Representatives?, Mr. Payne of New Jersey introduced a bill, which was referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. The main motive behind this act was to establish a program that would assist abandoned and medically fragile infants. Consequently; the bill was cited as ?Abandoned and Medically Fragile Infants Assistance Act of 1995?".
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Parenting Stress and Low-Birth Weight Infants, 2002.
Evaluates the article "Maternal Psychological Distress and Parenting Stress and Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants" (L.T. Singer, et al. 1999).
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper presents a summary and evaluation of an article on family adaptation during the postpartum period to low birth weight infants, entitled "Maternal Psychological Distress and Parenting Stress and Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants". The purpose of the article was to determine both the degree and the type of stress experienced over time by mothers of infants with varying degrees of prematurity and medical and development risk. The article, authored by Singer and associates (1999) is summarized in terms of its theoretical framework, hypotheses, methodology, sample, findings, and conclusions. It is then analyzed in terms of its strengths and weaknesses and its relevance to the practice of midwifery.
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"Results of the study were said to show that mothers of VLBW infants evidenced significantly more psychological distress than mothers of term infants at one mother of age. By two years of age, mothers of of low-risk VLBW infants did not differ in psychological distress from term mothers; however, mothers of high risk VLBW infants continued to show high levels of distress.
At three years of age, mothers of high-risk VLBW children did not differ from mothers of term children in distress symptoms, but parenting stress remained greater. Severity of maternal depression was found to be related to lower child developmental outcomes in both VLBW groups."
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Infants and Numerical Knowledge, 2002.
This paper examines infants' ability to reason numerically.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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Specifically, it compares two experiments in this field. Wynne argues that numerical ability in humans is inherent and present before 1 year. However, Clearfield and Mix conclude that infants identify differing shapes but not different quantities or numbers.
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Breastfeeding Issues for Pre-Term Infants, 2005.
An examination on breastfeeding and the use of artificial teats in pre-term infants.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, $ 62.95
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The paper discusses how a great deal of confusion still exists regarding the link between artificial teats and breastfeeding among pre-term infants. This paper analyzes a study which has attempted to resolve that confusion. The study was a randomized controlled trial. This analysis follows the guidelines for critiquing research in order to study and assess the structure of the experiment.
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Women, Infants and Children Program, 2006.
An overview of the Women, Infants and Children Program, a program that provides nutritious foods, nutrition counseling and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper describes the role and function of the Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) as well as its history, purpose, scope and mission. The paper further describes the structure of the organization, how it is funded and markets itself, state staffing standards and the success of the program.
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History
Purpose and Scope
Mission
Structure
Funding
Marketing
Personnel
Future of the Resource
Utility of the Resource
From the Paper
"WIC is not an entitlement program; that is, congress does not set aside funds to allow every eligible individual to participate in the program. Instead, WIC is a Federal Grant program for which Congress authorizes a specific amount of funding each year for program operations. The Food and Nutrition Services, which administers the program at the Federal level, provides these funds to WIC State agencies (State health departments or comparable agencies) to pay for WIC foods, nutrition counseling and education, and administrative costs."
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How Infants Respond to Speech, 2002.
A paper which analyzes how infants are responsive to speech development.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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A paper which explores the process of infants' speech development, including understanding of words and the fragmentation process. The paper defines the term 'speech perception' and discusses various studies done in the field and their findings. It discusses research areas related to the topic and summarizes briefly each information source.
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"The experiment however brought to light the fact that when infants begin to produce speech they end to use variety of ?labels? for same or similar things. Hence, any beautiful woman would be his/her mother and any man is the father. Any four-legged animal is doggy etc. Jusczyk?s study also indicates that infants often try to confirm their identification through affirmation from parents. Hence, even if they label certain objects, they often turn around for confirmation. The outcome of the study confirmed that infants reserve the meaning of mommy and daddy specifically for their parents. There is no doubt about the fact that they learn to identify these two objects in their memory right from a young age."
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Infants and Social Interaction, 2002.
This paper discusses how early social interactions and relationships are crucial factors, which influence the development of learning processes of infants and children.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that family role, caregiver role and environmental factors help mold the child by means of emotional attachment. The author points out that socialization profoundly influences child development.
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Colic in Infants, 2002.
A comparison of two articles which deal with the issue of colic in infant children.
953 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper compares two scholarly journal articles on colic in infants. Each article is summarized and implications for midwifery practice are stated. The first article " "Randomized Controlled Trial of three Interventions in the Management of Persistent Crying of Infancy", selected was a study conducted by Parkin, Schwartz and Manuel (1993) on the management of persistent crying in infancy. The other article "New Strategies for the Treatment of Colic" examines strategies for use in the treatment of colic associated with persistent crying in infants, by Dihigo (1998).
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"The purpose of the study was to examine three management methods for infantile colic. Subjects in the study consisted of healthy infants with persistent crying; each infant was randomly assigned to one of three groups for a period of two weeks. While all groups received an assessment and reassurance from a pediatrician and support from a public health nurse, Group 1 also received counseling regarding specific management techniques, while. Group 2 also received a car-ride simulation device. Group 3 served as control. Mothers were required to complete crying diaries and pre- and post-intervention anxiety questionnaires."
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Attachment in Infants, 2006.
This paper examines Janet Gonzalez-Mena's theory of the importance of infant attachments.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper looks at an article by Janet Gonzalez-Mena that addresses different types of attachment styles in infants. The paper first analyzes and discusses aspects from her article, such as what occurs when the infant is or is not securely attached and then it moves on to look at the author's opinions of this article. The paper concludes that her article is truthful.
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"Multiple psychologists seem to agree that the behavior of the child is central to behavior of the adult that child will eventually become. Some psychologists, such as Sigmund Freud and Erik Erikson, spent much of their life publishing theories relating to the importance of childhood development upon adult development. As such, one key issue stems from infant attachment styles--either secure, insecure or basically devoid of any attachment at all. One article which addresses infant attachment styles with adults, entitled "A look at the attachment process," written by Janet Gonzalez-Mena, posits that it is central to positive growth in the child that they form secure attachments with responsive adults in their early existence. Gonzalez-Mena opens her article with an explanation of how infants, while getting their needs met (food, warmth, etc), create a relationship with the adults around them."
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Low Birth Weight Infants, 2005.
This paper discusses the medical ethics of whether a low weight birth infant should receive life sustaining efforts.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the medical ethics of whether a low weight birth infant should receive life sustaining efforts from the ethical and legal perspective of the medical staff and the family members involved. The author points out the percentages of survival and legal statutes. The paper relates why these issues are crucial and how physicians are expected to assess the infants.
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"When we discuss the birth of a child, what comes to mind immediately is the beginning of life. No one thinks of imminent death or ailments that may indeed cause death. However, it is a cruel fact of life, for whatever reason that infants will die and that death does not discriminate. Sometimes, this fate involves those born prematurely or suffering from an extremely low body weight. These conditions will push a medical team into overdrive as they attempt to assess the viability of the child. This is not to determine if the child will die but to determine if the child will live. In addition to this, doctors must assess what type of quality of survival will occur, or will there be severe defects and will the child always be dependent on machines to exist."
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Hip Dysplasia in Children and Infants, 2004.
A discussion of the nursing care and considerations of the child with congenital or developmental hip dysplasia.
1,622 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of hip dysplasia in children. Hip dysplasia occurs quite commonly in infants and children all over the world. In particular, it looks at how there are some special considerations nurses should use when caring for these patients, including recognizing the early symptoms of hip dysplasia in infants and children and fully understanding the treatment necessary to help the family cope with the disease. Treating and diagnosing children is often much more difficult than diagnosing and treating older patients who can communicate more effectively, so the nurse must be patient, cognizant, and highly aware of the disease, its indicators, and its treatment.
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"There are many important considerations for nurses to remember when caring for these young patients. First, many of the infants are so young they cannot talk, so they cannot let caregivers know what hurts. Patience is probably one of the key factors in treating and caring for these young patients, because they do not understand what is happening, or the treatment, which can often be painful when placed in a splint, brace, or cast. The most common form of treatment in early diagnosis is the Pavlik Harness, which children may have to wear for six weeks, and then another six weeks on-and-off to correct the alignment of the hips. The harness creates several treatment and care difficulties, as do casts and splints. Clothing, car seats and high chairs, and especially diapering and bathing must be adjusted when children are treated with these items. Nursing professionals can help parents with these difficulties by understanding the importance of leaving the Pavlik Harness in place during bathing, dressing, and diapering."
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HIV-Exposed Infants, 2003.
Examines the importance to exposed children of mothers keeping clinical appointments.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 23.95
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The paper examines the reasons for noncompliance rates of HIV mothers. It covers the transmission of the virus to infants and the need for early detection. The paper also looks at the problems with non-detection of infant's HIV status.
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"This paper presents the topic of adherence as it related to the keeping of clinic appointments for the HIV-exposed infant. The importance of adherence for this infant, the scope of the problems which may arise from not detecting the infant's HIV status ..."
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