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PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN PEDIATRICS
Volume 33, Issue 1, Pages 5-26Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.3109/01942638.2012.729556
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NICU; newborn infants; therapy services; teamwork; collaboration
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Medical and technological advances in neonatology have prompted the initiation and expansion of developmentally supportive services for newborns and have incorporated rehabilitation professionals into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) multidisciplinary team. Availability of therapists specialized in the care of neonates, the roles of rehabilitation professionals, and models of service delivery vary from hospital to hospital based on philosophy, resources, and other considerations. To provide quality care for infants and families, cohesive team dynamics are required including professional competence, mutual respect, accountability, effective communication, and collaboration. This article highlights the contribution of each member of the NICU team. The dynamics of team collaboration are presented with the goal of improving outcomes of infants and families.
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