Nutritional practices and growth of preterm infants in two neonatal units in the UK and Malaysia: a prospective exploratory study.

Haslina Abdul HamidLisa SzatkowskiHelen BudgeFook Choe Cheah Shalini Ojha

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2021)

An exploratory comparison of practices showed differences in patient characteristics and nutritional practices which impacted growth. Future studies with larger sample sizes and detailed analysis of maternal characteristics and infants' outcomes are needed for improving care of preterm infants in all settings.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
healthcare
primary care
low birth weight
palliative care
case report
current status
metabolic syndrome
pain management
adipose tissue
physical activity
insulin resistance
chronic pain