Home phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: current practices and attitudes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a leading cause of hospitalization during the first week of life. Recent research suggest that phototherapy, the standard treatment, can be safely and effectively administered at home. Some Dutch hospitals have already adopted home-based phototherapy. The TREAT Jaundice@home study aims to contribute to its broader implementation across the Netherlands. Understanding the perspectives, perceptions, and needs of healthcare professionals is essential for facilitating this implementation.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey targeted pediatricians, midwives, and maternity care assistants with and without prior experience with phototherapy at home. The 82-item questionnaire covered respondent background, experience, interests, motivation, r

SUBMITTER: Cnossen MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454146 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature