Transformative Strategies for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

According to 2020 data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), which is managed by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, about six newborns were diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) for every 1,000 newborn hospital stays. That is approximately one baby diagnosed with NAS every 24 minutes in the United States, or more than 59 newborns diagnosed every day. The number of babies born with NASincreased by 82% nationally from 2010 to 2017. Increases were seen for nearly all states and demographic groups (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). NeonatalIntensive Care Units (NICUs) across the country are looking to best support this growing population to manage the symptoms and engage families. This course will review the etiological process of NAS, understand the symptoms of the disease process, and provide practical evidence-based strategies for rehab therapists working in the NICU to implement immediately at the conclusion of this course.

The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients preterm-3months.

Highlights

• Impactful non-pharmacological interventions, improving outcomes for infants, mothers, and families
• Review and apply evidence-based research to develop practical goals, elevating your practice through case examples and actionable solutions

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists