Antenatal optimisation for preterm infants less than 34 weeks: a quality improvement toolkit
The British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) and the National Neonatal Audit Programme (NNAP) are collaborating on four quality improvement toolkits to support perinatal staff to implement the evidence around perinatal optimisation. This article presents the Antenatal Optimisation Toolkit. The evidence for key interventions is described alongside a quality improvement journey, which supports staff to choose improvement solutions most suitable for the local context.
Lauren Shaw
Neonatal Grid Trainee, East Deanery, Scotland
Julie-Clare Becher
Lead for Quality, BAPM and Consultant Neonatologist, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
julie-clare.becher@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
On behalf of the BAPM Antenatal Optimisation Toolkit Group

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- Infants born preterm have increased risk of communication and literacy problems.
- Introducing literacy through access to a neonatal library is an important addition to family-integrated care.
- Involving parents in early communication and literacy opportunities on the NNU can have significant benefits for parent-infant co-occupation and infant development.
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