Structured Training and Educational Program Vs Standard Hospital Discharge Care for Parents of At-Risk Neonates

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Structured Training and Educational Program: Structured Training and Educational Program for Parents includes provision of individual educational intervention led by therapist explaining the importance of early intervention and timely screening. Information regarding identification of early indicators of developmental delay, neurodevelopmental milestones, appropriate positioning, neonatal reflexes and effect of oromotor stimulation on proper sucking response will be given to the parents of neonates having High & Moderate risk of Developmental Delay. AV aids and Educational Pamphlet will be used. Control Intervention1: Standard Discharge Care: Standard discharge care includes provision of Under 5 Child Follow Up Clinic My Health Card Booklet to the parents of neonates having High and Moderate risk of Developmental delay that is already being practiced at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Tertiary Care Hospital alongwith an Educational Pamphlet. CONDITION: PRIMARY OUTCOME: Neonatal Developmental Monitoring Parental Knowledge and Awareness of Early Intervention QuestionnaireTimepoint: Pre Intervention ; Post Intervention SECONDARY OUTCOME: Objective Structured Clinical Examination ChecklistTimepoint: Pre Intervention ; Post Intervention Parental Stressor Scale NICUTimepoint: Pre Intervention ; Post Intervention INCLUSION CRITERIA: Parents of the identified Moderate and High Risk neonates classified by Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Parents or Individual who are the primary caregivers and will be residing with the infant post discharge. Parents willing to provide written informed consent. Parent who can read or understand the language used in structured training and educational program for parents‐Marathi or Hindi or English
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First added on: Oct 08, 2026