ERIC Number: EJ1260930
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Sep
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-8151
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Implementation of the Baby Bridge Program Reduces Timing between NICU Discharge and Therapy Activation
Pineda, Roberta; Heiny, Elizabeth; Roussin, Jessica; Nellis, Patricia; Bogan, Katherine; Smith, Joan
Journal of Early Intervention, v42 n3 p275-296 Sep 2020
The Baby Bridge program was developed to ensure timely and continuous therapy services following neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge. A systematic process for development of the Baby Bridge program included a review of the evidence, integration of theory, and input from NICU health care professionals, early intervention leadership, and parents of preterm infants. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, we aimed to (a) assess organizational readiness for the new programming; (b) determine adoptability, acceptability, and fidelity following implementation; and (c) evaluate the program. Following the development of Baby Bridge programming, readiness for implementation was observed at the study site. Baby Bridge programming was adopted by the team, acceptable to health care staff and parents, achieved the key features defined, and resulted in more infants born [less than or equal to]30 weeks receiving early therapy services (n = 58/60, 97% compared with n = 44/57, 77%; p < 0.0001) an average of 85 days earlier, p < 0.0001, [beta] = -84.7 (-70.2 to -99.2), than historical controls.
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Therapy, Home Programs, Program Development, Readiness, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Neonates, At Risk Persons, Premature Infants, Hospitalized Children, Early Intervention, Access to Health Care, Barriers, Family Needs, Federal Legislation, Referral, Child Development, Access to Education
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