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  • The study identifies effective transition practices for parents of children born preterm or acutely ill as they move from Neonatal Follow-Up Programs (NFUP) to Children's Treatment Centers or Networks (CTCN), emphasizing the importance of knowledgeable providers and family involvement.
  • It involved an online survey completed by 60 health-care providers and qualitative interviews with 14 participants, revealing that while some sites had supportive practices, others faced challenges like time constraints and unclear roles.
  • Findings suggest that improving communication and collaboration between sectors, along with focusing on engaging families rather than just providing information, is essential for enhancing the transition experience.

Article Abstract

: Identify parent-focused transition practices for parents of children born preterm/acutely ill when transitioning from Neonatal Follow-Up Programs (NFUP) to Children's Treatment Centers or Networks (CTCN).: NFUP and CTCN health-care providers participated in an online survey and qualitative interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative data underwent conventional content analysis.: 60 participants (17 sites) from diverse health disciplines completed the survey, and 14 (from 11 of 17 sites) participated in a follow-up interview. Enablers to transition included knowledgeable practitioners, shared services, and family engagement; although not present across all sites. Barriers commonly reported were a lack of time, understanding of roles, and parent engagement.: Research study findings highlight the need to improve and bridge NFUP to CTCN parent-focused transition practices. Recommendations for next actions steps include improved cross-sector communication, bridging sectors through enhanced service provision, and moving from information provision to family engagement.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518423.2019.1657199DOI Listing

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