Data-driven approach to understanding neonatal palliative care needs in England and Wales: a population-based study 2015-2020.

Fergus HarndenJulia LanoueNeena Modi Sabita N Uthaya Cheryl Battersbynull null

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2023)

At least 2% of babies admitted to neonatal units had palliative care needs according to existing BAPM categories; most survived to discharge. Of deaths, 51% were not captured by the BAPM categories; most were extremely preterm.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
gestational age
preterm birth
low birth weight