Young adult outcomes following premature birth: A Western Australian experience
Childhood outcomes following preterm birth are widely published, however long-term adult outcomes are less well described. We aimed to determine the quality of life and burden of co-morbidities experienced by preterm-born young adults in Western Australia.
Keywords:
Adult outcomes; Neonatology; Neurodevelopment; Prematurity; Psychosocial function
Abstract:
Childhood outcomes following preterm birth are widely published, however long-term adult outcomes are less well described. We aimed to determine the quality of life and burden of co-morbidities experienced by preterm-born young adults in Western Australia.