Evidence · Randomised trial
Home phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia in term neonates-an unblinded multicentre randomized controlled trial.
- Family-integrated care
- Jaundice and haematology
- Jaundice and phototherapy
- Medical
- Nursing
- Postnatal and transitional care
Summary
Multicentre unblinded randomised controlled trial comparing home phototherapy with conventional in-hospital phototherapy in otherwise healthy term neonates with hyperbilirubinaemia meeting criteria for hospital treatment. Outcomes included safety, efficacy, length of stay, treatment failure, number of blood samples and weight gain. Of 147 infants, none required exchange transfusion and few in the home group needed hospital admission, with no significant differences in treatment duration or other outcomes. The authors conclude home phototherapy may be a safe alternative where daily check-ups and 24/7 telephone support are available.
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