To improve Parental Involvement & Neurodevelopment Care for Premature Infants in the Neonatal ICU
Project Categories
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To increase parental involvement and neurodevelopmental care for preterm infants (≤32 weeks gestation) from 40% to 100%. Developmental care models significantly enhance patient and family outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Length Of Stay, Functional Outcome, Safe Care, Preventive Care, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
To increase parental involvement and neurodevelopmental care for preterm infants (≤32 weeks gestation) from 40% to 100%.
Background
NICU environments and stressors hinder parental engagement and developmental care for preterm infants.
Methods
Implemented developmental care bundles, parental education, and consistent monitoring.
Results
Increased parental involvement to 80% in various domains, reduced high-dependency unit stays by 7 days, and earlier achievement of full feeds by 7 days.
Conclusion
Developmental care models significantly enhance patient and family outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Early and targeted education improves neurodevelopmental outcomes and reduces hospital stay for premature infants.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Conference 2021 – Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Parental Education, Kangaroo Care, NICU
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Neonatology, Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Teh WY |
Project Member(s) | Audrey Seet |
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Teh WY - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg (opens in new tab)