After reading about Harlow’s contact comfort theory, Dr. Borden wonders if these findings would apply to touch and cuddling spee
ding up weight gain in premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. He designs a study to test this idea. What type of research is Dr. Borden’s study? predictive research translational research basic research applied research
According to my research on the different types of research approaches, I can say that based on the information provided within the question Dr. Borden is using a translational research method. This method that is specifically designed in order to improve specific health outcomes by applying knowledge from the fields of biology and clinical trial techniques to address the medical needs that are present. Which in this situation the medical need is weight gain for premature babies who are in intensive care.
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