Benefits of COPE NICU
Cost Savings Program with Positive Preterm and Parent Outcomes
COPE NICU Parent Program
Supported Through RCTs
COPE NICU Parent Program
Supported Through RCTs
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Preterms:
- 4 day shorter length of NICU stay for preterms 26-34 weeks
- 8 day shorter length of NICU stay for preterms under 32 week
- Less stress in the NICU
- Stronger beliefs/confidence in their ability to care for their perterm infants
- More developmentally sensitive interactions with their preterm infants
- Less depression and anxiety symptoms
- Greater satisfaction with the NICU stay
- Higher readiness for their infant's discharge from the NICU