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Interdisciplinary clinical bronchopulmonary dysplasia programs: development, evolution, and maturation
Melissa House1, Megan Lagoski2, Robert DiGeronimo3
1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, USA. Melissa.House@emory.edu.
Insights
Multidisciplinary bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) programs enhance infant care and outcomes. These programs improve survival and both pulmonary and extra-pulmonary health for developing infants.
Area of Science:
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) presents complex challenges for infants.
- Consistent and coordinated care is crucial for improving outcomes in BPD patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the benefits of interdisciplinary BPD management.
- To outline strategies for developing, growing, and maintaining BPD programs.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and consensus conference findings.
- Analysis of institutional, provider, and parent-reported goals.
Main Results:
- Interdisciplinary BPD programs lead to better survival and improved pulmonary and extra-pulmonary outcomes.
- Structured programs facilitate consistent medical management and family support.
- Smoother care transitions are a key benefit of multidisciplinary approaches.
Conclusions:
- Establishing and maintaining multidisciplinary BPD programs is essential for optimal infant care.
- These programs require a coordinated approach addressing medical, developmental, and family needs.
- Consensus-driven strategies can guide program development and ensure alignment with stakeholder goals.
Abstract:
Multidisciplinary bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) programs provide improved and consistent medical management, care of the developing infant, family support, and smoother transitions in care resulting in improved survival, pulmonary, and extra-pulmonary outcomes. This review summarizes the benefits of interdisciplinary BPD management, as well as strategies for initial programmatic development, program growth, and maintenance at centers across the United States factoring in institutional, provider, and parent reported goals that were derived from a consensus conference on BPD management.
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