A review on the homecare management of pre-term babies

Abstract

Adequate home care is essential for improving health outcomes in preterm babies while supporting parents and caregivers. Therefore, it is of interest to review known data on homecare approaches, including telehealth, feeding plans, kangaroo care and caregiver education. Known data shows benefits in feeding, developmental progress and maternal mental health, but limitations such as varied methodologies, short follow-up periods and bias risks constrain the conclusions. Hence, future studies should address these gaps through high-quality controlled studies, standardized outcomes and long-term family observations.

Keywords: Caregiver education; health outcomes; home-based care; parental support; telemedicine.