Delivery methods and outcomes of eHealth programmes in neonatal transitional care for families of preterm or medically complex infants: a scoping review protocol.

introductionThe transition from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to home is a critical period for families with preterm or medically complex infants and is often marked by stress, anxiety and the challenge of managing complex medical regimens. Virtual programmes such as mobile health applications and telehealth interventions have emerged as promising tools to support families during this transition. These programmes aim to provide continuous education and support after discharge. This scoping review will map the existing evidence on virtual interventions supporting families during the NICU-to-home transition and identify their delivery methods and reported outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This protocol outlines a scoping review methodology, as described by Arksey and O'Malley and further improved by Levac ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: No ethical approval is required for this study. The findings will be disseminated through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations to the relevant stakeholders. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: This scoping review protocol is registered in the Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/HWVZJ).