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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025

A Survey on the Organization and Operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Greece: A Comparison Between 2004 and 2022.

Kosmas Sarafidis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Eleftheria Hatzidaki, Ilias Chatziioannidis, Gabriel Dimitriou

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Kosmas Sarafidis1st Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokrateion General Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-6806-6343
Nicoletta IacovidouNeonatal Department, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaeio Hospital, 11528 Athens, Greece.
Eleftheria HatzidakiDepartment of Neonatology & NICU, Medical School, University of Crete, University Hospital of Heraklion, 71003 Heraklion, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-6256-3309
Ilias Chatziioannidis1st Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokrateion General Hospital, 54642 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Gabriel DimitriouDepartment of Pediatrics, Patras Medical School, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-7929-1573

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objectivesLimited data exist on the organization and operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in Greece; this retrospective cross-sectional survey explored their structure and functioning in 2004 and 2022.

methodsA structured questionnaire was utilized, along with demographic and perinatal data obtained from the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

resultsBetween 2004 and 2022, live births decreased by 28%, while the prematurity rate rose from 6.96% to 11.87% (

conclusionsThis survey highlights significant advancements in Level II/III NICU infrastructure and care capabilities, while emphasizing demographic changes and a critical shortage of neonatal nursing staff. These factors should be carefully considered by health authorities in the development of future neonatal care strategic planning in the country.

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