Neonatal intensive care and pediatric rehabilitation: a joint program for care of chronically ill infants.
A joint program involving a traditional neonatal intensive care unit and a pediatric rehabilitation unit was developed to care for the increasing number of infants with chronic illnesses requiring long-term specialized care. The program emphasizes provision of a more normal, age-appropriate environment, parent education, and opportunities for extended parent-child interaction.
Richardson
C J
CJ
Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.
Robinson
S S
SS
D001997:Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013781:Texas