Parent concerns for child development following admission to neonatal intensive or special care: From birth to adolescence.
Megan L BaterMichael J StarkJacqueline F GouldPeter J AndersonCarmel T CollinsPublished in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2022)
Neurodevelopment is a substantial source of concern for mothers and fathers during NNU admission and childhood, particularly for children born very preterm. However, in the first year of life, developmental concerns are poorly defined. This highlights the need for clinical education resources detailing infant developmental expectations and supportive strategies for parents of these high-risk infants.