Evidence · Research paper
Neonatal therapy principles during transition from neonatal intensive care unit to home: A modified Delphi study.
- Allied health
- Developmental care and positioning
- Families and professional practice
- Family-integrated care
- Neurodevelopmental follow-up
- Neurology
- Nursing
- Postnatal and transitional care
- Wellbeing
Summary
This modified Delphi study sought interdisciplinary expert consensus on key principles for therapist-supported interventions for preterm infants and their families during the transition from NICU to home in the USA. Twenty-four experts rated the clarity, efficacy and feasibility of intervention principles. Strong consensus was reached on four themes: building caregiver-child relationships, optimising infant development, education and knowledge sharing, and enriched environments. Findings are intended to inform streamlined interventions supporting high-risk infants and family wellbeing after discharge.
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