Developmental care – NIDCAP — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateNeonatalDevelopmental care – NIDCAPRACP Paediatrics

The parents of a premature infant ask about the optimal NICU environment for their baby's brain development. What environmental modification has the best evidence for promoting neurodevelopment?

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Correct answer: C — Kangaroo mother care

Developmentally supportive care including: minimising noxious stimuli (noise, light), clustering cares, facilitating sleep cycling, promoting kangaroo care/skin-to-skin, and involving parents as primary caregivers are core elements. The NIDCAP (Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program) framework guides individualised developmental care. Parental presence and participation is the strongest modifiable factor.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – Developmental Care CPG; RACP Paediatric Curriculum – Neonatology