Child development education in the Neonatal Unit: Understanding parent developmental literacy needs, priorities and preferences.

Objective: To describe child development knowledge needs, priorities, and preferences for education to enhance developmental literacy among parents with children admitted to the neonatal unit (NNU).

Methods: Two separate cohorts completed a survey; 1) Parents with children graduated from Australian NNUs (n = 316); 2) Parents with infants' inpatient at two South Australian NNUs (n = 209).

Results: Parents considered it extremely important to understand child development (Graduates: 80%; Inpatients: 71%).

Parent concerns for child development following admission to neonatal intensive or special care: From birth to adolescence.

Aim: To describe the presence and nature of parent concerns regarding the development of their children admitted to Australian neonatal units (NNUs), comprising neonatal intensive care or special care.

Methods: In a cross-sectional survey, mothers and fathers provided information regarding concerns for their child's development. The self-administered survey was completed by two separate cohorts; (i) parents of child graduates from Australian NNUs (n = 381); (ii) parents of infant's inpatient in two South Australian NNUs (n = 209).