Parent concerns for child development following admission to neonatal intensive or special care: From birth to adolescence.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To describe the presence and nature of parent concerns regarding the development of their children admitted to Australian neonatal units (NNUs), comprising neonatal intensive care or special care.

Methods

In a cross-sectional survey, mothers and fathers provided information regarding concerns for their child's development. The self-administered survey was completed by two separate cohorts; (i) parents of child graduates from Australian NNUs (n = 381); (ii) parents of infant's inpatient in two South Australian NNUs (n = 209). Data were analysed using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics.

Results

Information was provided for 730 children. Developmental concern was reported for 39% of NNU graduates and 35% of inpatients. Children born very preterm (< 32 weeks

SUBMITTER: Bater ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9540761 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature