Neurodevelopmental Impairment : Who Defines It? Neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) is a key neonatal outcome measure- often the primary outcome. It is frequently included in composite outcomes such as “death or NDI,” which raises significant ethical and scientific concerns. Why Use NDI as a Primary Outcome is Problematic NDI itself is a composite measure, encompassing: This […]
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Giving a Voice to Parents in Neonatology: Why Their Perspective is Essential When a baby is born prematurely, their parents’ world is turned upside down. They find themselves in a highly specialized medical environment where every heartbeat and breath is closely monitored. But a fundamental question arises: how can we truly assess the well-being and
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To review the literature on moral distress experienced by nursing and medical professionals within neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and paediatric intensive care units (PICUs).
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The nature and content of the conversations between the healthcare team and the parents concerning withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining interventions for neonates vary greatly. These depend upon the status of the infant; for some neonates, death may be imminent, while other infants may be relatively stable, yet with a potential risk for surviving with severe disability.
