학술논문

The establishment of the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. Jul 01, 2009 45(78):400-404
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1034-4810
Abstract
The Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network was established in 1994 to monitor high-risk newborns admitted for care. Uniquely, all units in both countries have participated since inception, making it integral to the care of babies. The networkʼs objectives include auditing care, publishing aggregated results annually, providing feedback to units, monitoring technologies and developing clinical indicators. Networking provides a forum for clinicians and a consortium of knowledge and advice. It facilitates collaborative research and clinical groups, producing projects from observational studies to randomised controlled trials. Members take a major role in reviewing the evidence for care and ensuring its effective use in clinical practice.