The establishment of the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network

Authors: Donoghue, Deborah A; Henderson-Smart, David J

Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 45, Numbers 7-8, July/August 2009 , pp. 400-404(5)

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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 network's 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.

Keywords: evidence-based medicine; infant, premature; intensive care units, neonatal; quality assurance; health care

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2009.01527.x

Affiliations: 1: Centre for Perinatal Health Services Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Publication date: 2009-07-01