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Standardised teamwork guidelines could ease NICU conflict

2026-09-23 / News

How can neonatal teams reduce conflict and create clearer expectations across professional roles? A multidisciplinary workgroup outlines practical approaches to support more consistent NICU teamwork.

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Measuring growth consistently supports standardised newborn care

2026-08-25 / News

Is weight gain enough to measure healthy growth in preterm infants? A new commentary explores why more consistent growth assessment could strengthen neonatal care and research.

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Standardised end-of-life care improves neonatal support

2026-07-22 / News

Can standardised guidance improve neonatal end-of-life care? A quality improvement study explored how multidisciplinary approaches can support more consistent care for infants and their families.

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Standardised thermal care for very preterm newborns

2026-06-24 / News

Can drying before plastic wrapping improve temperature control in very preterm infants after birth? A multicentre trial examined whether this additional step supports better thermal care.

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Standardised newborn care and sound in the NICU

2026-05-27 / News

Care in the neonatal intensive care unit can vary widely in how much sound, speech, and silence a preterm infant experiences. Consistent, standardised care matters because the auditory environment supports brain and behavioural development during a very sensitive period. This prospective observational study followed 64 infants born at or before 28 weeks of gestation in […]

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Maternal sensitivity and standardised newborn care

2026-04-21 / News

How does maternal sensitivity influence development in preterm children? An international meta-analysis of 2,560 children examines its link with cognitive and language outcomes.

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Standardised newborn care in neonatal transport in Italy

2026-03-24 / News

How consistent are neonatal emergency transport services across Italy? A national survey reveals regional differences in organisation, coverage, and capabilities.

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Better data for standardised perinatal care in Europe

2026-02-24 / News

  Large differences in how caesarean sections are used across Europe point to variation in perinatal care. These differences raise questions about how consistently evidence-based care is applied. Caesarean section is a common procedure that can affect maternal and newborn health outcomes. Standardised perinatal care is essential to ensure that evidence-based practice is applied consistently […]

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