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"NE@R": a new resource to promote preterm infants' development through parents-delivered guided play

Sonia Trussardi1, Cecilia Naboni2, Camilla Caporali1,2

  • 1Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy.

Frontiers in Public Health
|July 18, 2025
PubMed

Insights

A new digital tool, "NE@R", supports preterm infants' neurodevelopment through parent-led play. The platform is a feasible and accessible resource, empowering parents and enhancing child development.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Pediatric neuroprotection
  • Digital health interventions

Background:

  • High prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders necessitates novel prevention strategies, especially for preterm infants.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital healthcare adoption, highlighting its potential.
  • Early, ecological interventions are crucial for optimal neurodevelopment in infants, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a digital tool for parent-led, parent-based intervention for preterm infants.
  • To assess the feasibility and accessibility of this digital tool.

Main Methods:

  • A non-systematic literature review informed the development of early intervention strategies for preterm infants.
  • An ad-hoc questionnaire was created to evaluate the tool's feasibility and acceptability.
  • The digital platform was implemented in a clinical setting, with feedback collected from 100 preterm infant families.

Main Results:

  • The digital platform, "NE@R", provides evidence-based information, videos, and activities for motor, cognitive, social, and language development.
  • Parent feedback indicated the resource was beneficial, increasing their confidence in supporting their child's development.
  • The majority of parents found the tool helpful for their child's developmental progress.

Conclusions:

  • "NE@R" is an effective, low-cost tool for supporting families of preterm infants.
  • The platform aligns with family-centered care principles for infants at risk.
  • Digital parent-based interventions show promise for enhancing neurodevelopmental outcomes in vulnerable populations.
Abstract

Keywords:
digital resourceearly interventionenvironmental enrichmentneonatal intensive careparent experienceplaypreterm birth

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