# A review on the homecare management of pre-term babies

## TL;DR

This review explores homecare strategies for pre-term babies, highlighting benefits and research gaps in improving outcomes for infants and families.

## Contribution

The paper systematically reviews homecare approaches for pre-term babies and identifies key research limitations and future directions.

## Key findings

- Homecare methods like kangaroo care and telehealth show benefits in feeding and maternal mental health.
- Short follow-up periods and varied methodologies limit the strength of current evidence.
- Future research should focus on standardized, long-term studies to improve understanding and outcomes.

## 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.