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Multidisciplinary bronchopulmonary dysplasia care.
Audrey N Miller1, Edward G Shepherd1, George El-Ferzli1
1Comprehensive Center for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine
|November 20, 2023
Summary
Multidisciplinary chronic care is vital for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). This review offers a framework for implementing team-based management to improve outcomes for these complex pediatric respiratory patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Neonatal Medicine
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic respiratory disease in neonates and infants.
- BPD often involves multisystem organ involvement, co-morbidities, and prolonged hospital stays.
- A multidisciplinary chronic care approach is needed for severe BPD but is challenging to implement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize literature on multidisciplinary care for infants and children with established BPD.
- To provide a framework for clinical practice and future research in BPD management.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted using Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Embase.
- Components of multidisciplinary BPD management were identified and reviewed.
- Key areas included chronic care, team development, discharge planning, and outpatient care.
Main Results:
- Establishing a core multidisciplinary team familiar with BPD chronicity is recommended.
- National consulting services, telemedicine, and educational resources are crucial for broader implementation.
- A framework for guiding clinical practice and future research was developed.
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary care is essential for optimizing outcomes in infants and children with established BPD.
- Innovative approaches like telemedicine and national consulting services can overcome implementation challenges.
- The proposed framework aims to enhance clinical practice and guide future research in BPD management.
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