Keywords
Premature newborn
Post-discharge home transition
Neonatal intensive care unit
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Abstract
Objective: To analyze the main strategies for home care of newborns after discharge from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Methods: This is an integrative review of scientific literature, with searches conducted in the PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, and Scopus databases, covering the period from 2019 to 2024, with no language restrictions. The descriptors used were "Neonatal care," "Newborn," and "Hospital discharge," applying rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure the quality of the selected evidence. Results: The analyzed data showed that well-structured discharge plans, practical education for parents, and continuous multidisciplinary support are essential for a safe transition to home care. Furthermore, digital technologies, such as telemedicine, proved effective in reducing readmission rates and improving clinical outcomes for these newborns. Final considerations: It can be considered that planned interventions, combined with multidisciplinary follow-up and the use of technological tools, are essential to ensure comprehensive and safe care for premature newborns in the home environment.
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