Rapid review of Allied Health Professionals working in neonatal services

Who is this Rapid Review for?

The review question was suggested by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). This review is intended to inform those responsible for staffing in neonatal services.

Background / Aim of Rapid Review

This review aimed to quantify the impact of allied health professionals (AHPs) embedded in neonatal services on outcomes by asking the following review questions:

• Q1. What is the effectiveness of neonatal services with embedded allied health professionals compared to neonatal services without embedded allied health professionals?

• Q2. What is the effectiveness of early interventions provided by allied health professionals in neonatal units?

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