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Journal Publication: Smartphones and Text Messaging are Associated With Higher Parent Quality of Life Scores and Enrollment in Early Intervention After NICU Discharge

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Douglas Vanderbilt
[email protected]
323-660-2450

Product Description:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of access to communication technology on caregiver quality of life, neurodevelopmental, and medical outcomes (eg, rehospitalization, emergency room visits, or surgeries) in preterm infants, and enrollment in public assistance programs. Evaluating smartphone and email access on neonatal intensive care unit discharge is important when considering enrollment in community programs and caregiver quality of life.

Keyword(s):

follow-up, early intervention, SSI, prematurity, high-risk infant

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0009922819848080

COVID-19 Related Data:

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