2025
Sex-differences in Mothers' own milk and neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants
Zhao T, Li A, Chang X, Xu W, Quinn T, Chen J, Matson A, Chen M, Taylor S, Cong X. Sex-differences in Mothers' own milk and neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. Frontiers In Pediatrics 2025, 13: 1523952. PMID: 40224385, PMCID: PMC11985779, DOI: 10.3389/fped.2025.1523952.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMother's own milkNICU Network Neurobehavioral ScalePreterm infantsYears of corrected ageBayley Scales of Infant and Toddler DevelopmentGrowth z scoresHuman donor milkNeurodevelopmental outcomesSex-differential associationNeurobehavioral ScaleBayley ScalesCohort studyDonor milkRisk predictorsWeek 8PretermYear of CAZ-scoreToddler DevelopmentNICUWeek 9InfantsFeeding regimensRegimensNeurodevelopment
2024
98 The Crosstalk between Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Pain/Stress in the NICU
Zhao T, Chang X, Biswas S, Balsbaugh J, Liddle J, Chen M, Matson A, Cong X. 98 The Crosstalk between Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants with Pain/Stress in the NICU. Journal Of Clinical And Translational Science 2024, 8: 27-27. PMCID: PMC11023861, DOI: 10.1017/cts.2024.96.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNICU Network Neurobehavioral ScalePreterm premature rupture of membranesPost-menstrual agePreterm infantsNeurodevelopmental outcomesNeurobehavioral outcomesAssociated with neurobehavioral outcomesNNNS summary scoresPremature rupture of membranesWeeks post-menstrual ageAssociated with neurodevelopmental outcomesPreterm premature ruptureRupture of membranesAssociated with protein levelsProspective cohort studyMitochondrial dysfunctionNICU hospitalizationNeurobehavioral ScaleClinical characteristicsPretermEpithelial barrierCohort studyReceptor binding activityNICUInfants
2023
Reimagination through renovation: incorporating couplet care in a level 4 academic NICU
Redmond B, Gambardella T, Bruno C. Reimagination through renovation: incorporating couplet care in a level 4 academic NICU. Journal Of Perinatology 2023, 43: 26-29. PMID: 38086963, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-023-01814-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOptimizing clinical care and training in the neonatal intensive care unit: the relationship between front line providers and physician trainees
Dyess N, Keels E, Myers P, French H, Reber K, LaTuga M, Johnston L, Scala M. Optimizing clinical care and training in the neonatal intensive care unit: the relationship between front line providers and physician trainees. Journal Of Perinatology 2023, 43: 1513-1519. PMID: 37580512, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-023-01749-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFront-line providersNeonatal intensive care unitIntensive care unitPediatric house staffCare unitNICU providersWay patient careDelivery roomProvider teamNurse practitionersClinical careClinical gapsPatient carePhysician assistantsPhysician traineesNICUHouse staffCareTrainee work hoursProvidersWork hoursNeonatesCurrent landscapeInfantsHospitalistsReducing MRSA Infection in a New NICU During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Barrett R, Fleiss N, Hansen C, Campbell M, Rychalsky M, Murdzek C, Krechevsky K, Abbott M, Allegra T, Blazevich B, Dunphy L, Fox A, Gambardella T, Garcia L, Grimm N, Scoffone A, Bizzarro M, Murray T. Reducing MRSA Infection in a New NICU During the COVID-19 Pandemic. 2023, 151 PMID: 36625072, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-057033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInvasive MRSA infectionsInfection prevention strategiesMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusMRSA infectionOutcome measuresPrevention strategiesCOVID-19 pandemicMultidisciplinary quality improvement initiativeLevel IV NICUSubsequent invasive infectionsMRSA colonization rateCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicHealthcare Improvement's ModelQuality improvement initiativesDisease 2019 pandemicEffectiveness of interventionsPersonal protective equipmentSupply chain shortagesHospitalized neonatesInvasive infectionsPatient daysSkin colonizationHand hygieneMost NICUsNICU
2022
Racism and Quality of Neonatal Intensive Care: Voices of Black Mothers.
Witt R, Malcolm M, Colvin B, Gill M, Ofori J, Roy S, Lenze S, Rogers C, Colson E. Racism and Quality of Neonatal Intensive Care: Voices of Black Mothers. 2022, 150 PMID: 35965288, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-056971.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlack preterm infantsPreterm infantsQuality of careBlack mothersWhite preterm infantsInfant health outcomesNeonatal intensive careMajority of mothersSame NICUHospital dischargeNICU hospitalizationIntensive careInterventional studyStaff educationHealth outcomesNICUInfantsThematic saturationRacial disparitiesInfection prevention for extremely low birth weight infants in the NICU
Fleiss N, Tarun S, Polin RA. Infection prevention for extremely low birth weight infants in the NICU. Seminars In Fetal And Neonatal Medicine 2022, 27: 101345. PMID: 35550785, PMCID: PMC9006400, DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2022.101345.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfection preventionLow birth weight infantsEarly antibiotic exposureBirth weight infantsHuman milk feedingPreterm newborn infantsSARS-CoV-2 global pandemicUse of probioticsAntifungal prophylaxisEnteral feedingWeight infantsPreterm infantsProlonged hospitalizationEvidence-based practiceMilk feedingNewborn infantsAntibiotic exposureInvasive interventionsSystemic infectionImmune defenseInfantsInfectionPreventionSuch interventionsNICU
2021
An Initiative to Decrease Laboratory Testing in a NICU
Klunk CJ, Barrett RE, Peterec SM, Blythe E, Brockett R, Kenney M, Natusch A, Thursland C, Gallagher PG, Pando R, Bizzarro MJ. An Initiative to Decrease Laboratory Testing in a NICU. 2021, 148: e2020000570. PMID: 34088759, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-000570.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBilirubinBlood GlucoseBlood VolumeCarbon DioxideConnecticutHemorrhageHospitals, PediatricHumansInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalLaboratories, HospitalMonitoring, PhysiologicPainPoint-of-Care TestingProcedures and Techniques UtilizationQuality ImprovementUnnecessary ProceduresConceptsExtreme laboratory valuesPatient daysLaboratory valuesOutcome measuresMultifaceted quality improvement projectSerum bilirubin testSecondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measureHealthcare Improvement's ModelNotable adverse effectsLaboratory testingQuality improvement projectOrder of interventionsBlood lossNeurodevelopmental impairmentBlood glucoseSecondary measuresSustained reductionBilirubin testBlood volumeGuideline developmentLaboratory testsUnnecessary testsNICUAdverse effectsCan we back off using antibiotics in the NICU?
Fleiss N, Hooven TA, Polin RA. Can we back off using antibiotics in the NICU? Seminars In Fetal And Neonatal Medicine 2021, 26: 101217. PMID: 33678550, DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2021.101217.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMulti-drug resistant organismsLong-term adverse effectsCulture-positive sepsisAntibiotic prescribing practicesDelaying antibioticsNeonatal sepsisPositive sepsisPrescribing practicesAntibiotic utilizationNeonatal ICUAntibiotic stewardshipAntibiotic useAntibiotic overuseResistant organismsAdverse effectsAntibioticsSepsisNICUInfantsLaboratory testingICUNeonatesSpecified intervalsNeonatologistsThe aftermath of SARS-CoV-2 in NICU: saving or checking accounts? Projected cost-effectiveness analysis
Galderisi A, Lolli E, Cavicchiolo M, Bonadies L, Trevisanuto D, Baraldi E. The aftermath of SARS-CoV-2 in NICU: saving or checking accounts? Projected cost-effectiveness analysis. European Journal Of Pediatrics 2021, 180: 1631-1635. PMID: 33415468, PMCID: PMC7790311, DOI: 10.1007/s00431-020-03884-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal intensive care unitIntensive care unitCare unitNasopharyngeal swabsHospital environmentSARS-CoV-2 pandemicSARS-CoV-2COVID-19 pandemicCOVID-19 testCost-effectiveness analysisNICU personnelScreening programNumber of casesNeonatesHospital managementHigher numberCOVID-19NICUSwabsFuture strategiesPandemicParentsEffective strategyPersonnel
2020
Parent and Provider Perspectives on the Imprecise Label of “Human Milk Fortifier” in the NICU
Canvasser J, Hair AB, Kim JH, Taylor SN. Parent and Provider Perspectives on the Imprecise Label of “Human Milk Fortifier” in the NICU. Nutrients 2020, 12: 720. PMID: 32182782, PMCID: PMC7146547, DOI: 10.3390/nu12030720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman milk fortifierMilk fortifierHuman milk productsImmature gastrointestinal systemCow milk productsMilk productsPreterm infantsCritical careGastrointestinal systemNICU parentsChild healthHealthcare providersProvider perspectivesNICUFortifierClear communicationChildrenUnited States participantsHealthProvidersOnline surveyParentsInfantsCareEvaluating the effect of hospital setting on outcomes for neonatal abstinence syndrome
Grossman MR, Berkwitt AK, Osborn RR, Citarella BV, Hochreiter D, Bizzarro MJ. Evaluating the effect of hospital setting on outcomes for neonatal abstinence syndrome. Journal Of Perinatology 2020, 40: 1483-1488. PMID: 32086436, DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0621-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal abstinence syndromeLength of stayAbstinence syndromeInpatient groupNICU groupCombination groupHospital costsInpatient unitGeneral inpatient floorEffect of hospitalImpact of hospitalDifferent hospital unitsMorphine treatmentSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeBreastfeeding ratesRetrospective studyStudy designWeInpatient floorHospital unitsStayNICUSyndromeHospitalOutcomes
2015
Maternal and Paternal Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Infant Pain in the NICU
Vazquez V, Cong X, DeJong A. Maternal and Paternal Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Infant Pain in the NICU. Neonatal Network The Journal Of Neonatal Nursing 2015, 34: 337-344. PMID: 26803015, DOI: 10.1891/0730-0832.34.6.337.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfant painInfant pain managementPain managementInfant corrected ageSelf-EfficacyCorrected ageParental knowledgeInvestigate parental knowledgeModerate to high self-efficacyResearcher-developed questionnairePainPainful proceduresHigher self-efficacyNICUPerceptions of self-efficacyInfantsParents' perceptionsAdequate knowledgeAgePaternal knowledgeSatisfactionParents
2005
Parenting Preterm Infants: A Meta-Synthesis
Swartz MK. Parenting Preterm Infants: A Meta-Synthesis. MCN The American Journal Of Maternal/Child Nursing 2005, 30: 115-120. PMID: 15775807, DOI: 10.1097/00005721-200503000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm infantsParents of pretermHospital dischargeNICU babiesExpert careAnticipatory guidanceClinical nursesBetter careStudy designInfantsMeta-ethnographic approachCarePeer supportNursesFamily membersToddler yearsQualitative studyQualitative research studyMeta-SynthesisPretermNICUBabiesFindings
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