Interventions to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes of children born moderate to late preterm: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Prematurity (birth before 37 +0 weeks' gestation) is associated with wide-ranging neurodevelopmental impairment. Prognosis among moderate to late (32 +0 to <37 +0  weeks' gestation) preterm infants (MLPT) is better compared to their counterparts born very preterm (<32 +0  weeks' gestation). However the risk of developmental impairment among MLPT, who make up about 84% of all preterm infants, is 2-3 times higher when compared to infants born at term. Early interventions have aimed to improve outcomes in preterm infants generally, but there are limited data on their need and effect in MLPT specifically. Prioritising research, long-term follow-up and early interventions targeted at ameliorating the impact of preterm birth among MLPT is required. Objectives: To conduct a systemat

SUBMITTER: Agyeman-Duah J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8369897 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature