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A randomized controlled trial of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit language intervention for parents of preterm infants and 2-Year language outcomes

Topic:

Preterm

Authors:

McGowan, Caskey, Tucker, Vohr

Journal/Publication:

The Journal of Pediatrics

Year:

2023

Participant Age Range:

Sample Size:

Participant Language:

English

Abstract:

Objective: To test whether a neonatal intensive care unit-based language curriculum for families with preterm infants enhances the language environment and postdischarge Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID)-III language and cognitive scores.