The Baby Bridge program: A sustainable program that can improve therapy service delivery for preterm infants following NICU discharge.

Roberta G PinedaElizabeth HeinyPatricia NellisJoan SmithJaqueline M McGrathMargaux CollinsAbigail Barker

Published in: PloS one (2020)

There were initial losses during phase-in of Baby Bridge programming associated with operating far below capacity, yet the program achieved sustainability within 16 months of implementation. These costs related to implementation do not consider the potential cost reduction due to mitigated health burden for the community and families, particularly due to earlier receipt of therapy services, which is an important area for further inquiry.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
preterm infants
mental health
primary care
low birth weight
public health
stem cells
health information
human health
risk assessment
risk factors
preterm birth
drug induced