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Supporting play exploration and early development intervention from NICU to home: a feasibility study
Dusing SC, Brown SE, van Drew CM, Thacker LR, Hendricks-Munoz KD
Pediatric Physical Therapy 2015 Fall;27(3):267-274
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

PURPOSE: To determine the feasibility of completing a clinical trial of Supporting Play Exploration and Early Development Intervention (SPEEDI) that blends early and intense intervention with family support during the transition from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to home and the community. METHODS: Ten infants born preterm were randomly assigned to intervention or usual care groups. Data on intervention frequency and parent feedback were used to determine the feasibility of SPEEDI. Effect sizes were calculated for motor and problem-solving outcome measures at the end of the intervention, 3 months adjusted age. RESULTS: Infants received on average 96.4% and 100.3% of anticipated NICU and home intervention. Only 28% of infants were receiving early intervention services during the SPEEDI period. Effect sizes were large and in the anticipated direction. CONCLUSIONS: SPEEDI is a feasible intervention and appropriate for future clinical trials.
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