Status of the neonatal follow-up system in China: survey and analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is little information about neonatal follow-up programs (NFUPs) in China. This study aimed to conduct a survey of hospitals participating in the Chinese Neonatal Network (CHNN) to determine the status of NFUPs, including resources available, criteria for enrollment, neurodevelopmental assessments, and duration of follow-up.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive study using an online survey of all 72 hospitals participating in CHNN in 2020. The survey included 15 questions that were developed based on the current literature and investigators' knowledge about follow-up practices in China.

Results

Sixty-four (89%) of the 72 hospitals responded to the survey, with an even distribution of children's (31%), maternity (33%) and general (36%) hospitals. All but

SUBMITTER: Zhou Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10533627 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature