Question

After reading about Harlow's contact comfort theory, Dr. Borden wonders if these findings would apply to premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. He designs a study to test whether touch and cuddling could speed up weight gain in premature babies. What type of research is Dr. Borden's study?

Answer 1

Answer:

Translational research

Explanation:

Translational research is the process of applying knowledge from basic biology and clinical trials to techniques and tools that address critical medical needs.Translational research look for how to produce more meaningful, applicable results that directly profit human health.