ArticleBMJ paediatrics open2023
Neonatal health care costs of very preterm babies in England: a retrospective analysis of a national birth cohort.
Article in BMJ paediatrics open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02994849 (OPTI-Prem), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers.
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OPTI-Prem: Optimising Neonatal Service Provision for Preterm Babies Born Between 27 and 31 Weeks of Gestation in England Using National Data, Qualitative Research and Economic Analysis
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Cost-consequence analysis of early full milk feeding versus gradual feeding with intravenous support in preterm infants: results from the FEED1 trial.Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition · 2026Trial
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- Cost-effectiveness of a real-time screening strategy for bacterial vaginosis using qPCR to prevent preterm birth: results from a randomized prospective multicenter study.Cost effectiveness and resource allocation : C/E · 2026Article
- Changes in neonatal inpatient resource utilization and cost drivers under payment reform: a five-year retrospective real-world data study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Development and internal validation of a clinical prediction model for the needed level of care in preterm neonates.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- Improving outcomes for very preterm babies in England: does place of birth matter? Findings from OPTI-PREM, a national cohort study.Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition · 2025Observational
- A structured comparison and reflection on international position statements and professional guidance for the management of periviable infants.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Review
- The budget impact of patterned frequency-modulated oral stimulation to promote non-nutritive sucking in preterm infants in the United States.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Measurement invariance analysis of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale - Research Short Form in mothers of premature and term infants.BMC research notes · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesBabies born between 27
designRetrospective analysis of resource use data recorded within the National Neonatal Research Database.
settingNeonatal units in England. PATIENTS: Babies born between 27
main outcome measuresDays receiving different levels of neonatal care were costed, along with other specialised clinical activities. Mean resource use and costs per baby are presented by gestational age at birth, along with total costs for the cohort.
resultsBased on data for 28 154 very preterm babies, the annual total costs of neonatal care were estimated to be £262 million, with 96% of costs attributable to routine daily care provided by units. The mean (SD) total cost per baby of this routine care varied by gestational age at birth; £75 594 (£34 874) at 27 weeks as compared with £27 401 (£14 947) at 31 weeks.
conclusionsNeonatal healthcare costs for very preterm babies vary substantially by gestational age at birth. The findings presented here are a useful resource to stakeholders including NHS managers, clinicians, researchers and policymakers.
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