Pediatric Reports
Community-Based Follow-Up After NICU Discharge: A Practice-Focused Narrative Review of Nursing and Midwifery Care for Preterm Infants
Background/Objectives: Preterm birth remains a significant global public health challenge, associated with increased morbidity, rehospitalisation, and long-term vulnerability. The transition from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to the home environment represents a critical phase. This practice-focused narrative review synthesises current evidence on community-based post-discharge follow-up for preterm infants, with particular emphasis on the complementary contribution of community health nursing and midwife …