Neonatal care plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of newborns, especially those born prematurely or with medical complications. NPEC conducts additional research into neonatal care with the aim of improving infant health and reducing mortality rates by ensuring that the care provided to newborn infants aligns with the latest evidence-based practices. 

The NPEC encourages the use of data acquired from our clinical audits to inform collaborative study opportunities in neonatal care practices and outcomes. The Centre aims to enhance medical protocols, improve healthcare delivery, and drive policy decisions. Research in this field contributes to reducing infant morbidity and mortality rates, advancing medical knowledge, and promoting optimal early-life health. Discover how our data informs multiple PhD projects in various domains.

Neonatal Encephalopathy requiring Therapeutic Hypothermia over 5 years in a National Birth Cohort: Relevance of the Obstetric Data

Neonatal Encephalopathy requiring Therapeutic Hypothermia over 5 years in a National Birth Cohort: Relevance of the Obstetric Data

• Neonatal encephalopathy is a disorder consisting of abnormal neurological behaviour from birth, the majority are due to the infant experiencing hypoxia ante- or intrapartum (resulting in hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy. In Ireland, therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is the standard of care as treatment for moderate and severe NE since 2012.
• Aim: This study aimed to describe the demographic factors among women who gave birth to infants requiring TH in Ireland from 2016 to 2020.