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Project

Towards improving brain health and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born preterm: Leveraging clinical MRI and medical records data for research

Center:

CA-Stanford University School of Medicine, DBP

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Heidi Feldman
[email protected]
650-723-5711

Project Description:

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm children have been linked to abnormalities in white matter brain development. Recent studies show that involving caregivers/ parents in the developmental care of their preterm infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) substantially improves infants' health outcomes and facilitates caregiver-child bonds. Developmental care practices include activities such as positive touch, skin-to-skin holding (kangaroo care), swaddled holding, massage, music therapy, and reading. Currently, we know very little for how developmental care practices contribute to infant brain development. In this exploratory grant, we aim to address this gap. Project started: 01/01/22 and is Ongoing

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source: