Home-based phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: A one-time Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Home-based phototherapy (HP) has gained traction as an alternative to hospital-based treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, but the safety of this practice remains unclear. This study aimed to identify adverse events (AEs) associated with HP in Canada.

Methods

A one-time survey, distributed through the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program, collected retrospective data from paediatricians. The survey included questions about the use of HP, AEs associated with HP, potential HP AE risk factors, and outcomes. A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted.

Results

The survey response rate was 31% (844/2741), with 497 respondents indicating that they provide care for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Among those 497 respondents, 58 (12%) reported working at

SUBMITTER: Young K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12316525 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature