biostudies-literatureBater MLNational Health and Medical Research Council1539-1547https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9540761biostudies-literatureUnknown58(9)<h4>Aim</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>Information was provided for 730 children. Developmental concern was reported for 39% of NNU graduates and 35% of inpatients. Children born very preterm (< 32 weeksJournal of paediatrics and child healthParent concerns for child development following admission to neonatal intensive or special care: From birth to adolescence.PMC9540761APP1176077APP1132596Bater MLStark MJAnderson PJGould JFCollins CTfalseParent concerns for child development following admission to neonatal intensive or special care: From birth to adolescence.<h4>Aim</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>Information was provided for 730 children. Developmental concern was reported for 39% of NNU graduates and 35% of inpatients. Children born very preterm (< 32 weeks2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Sep2026-04-12T15:38:14.407Z2025-04-05T20:10:21.87ZS-EPMC95407613566145310.1111/jpc.16030