Research

Supporting the Development of Preterm Newborns

Vida Health Communications, Inc. (Vida) produced two DVD programs that provide information about preterm infant brain development and its implications for newborn care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU):

  • No Matter How Small: A Parents’ Guide To Preterm Infant Behavior and Development - for parents
  • Focus on the Brain Part 1: The Science of Preterm Infant Development - for clinical staff

The impact of these programs on the users was evaluated in a rigorous clinical trial. The evaluation examined three research questions:

Youth Violence Prevention Training for Health Professionals

Dates: 09/20/2007 - 12/19/2008
Status: Phase I
Funding Agency: NIH / NICHD
Reference: 1R43HD056631-01

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Childhood After Preterm Birth: The Preschool Years

Dates: 06/01/2007 - 12/31/2008
Status: Phase I
Funding Agency: NIH / NICHD
Reference: 1R43HD055045-01

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Workplace Violence Training for Nurses

Dates: 09/01/2007 - 03/31/2008
Status: Phase I
Funding Agency: CDC / NIOSH
Reference: 1R43OH009180-01

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Managing Environmental Risks in Pregnancy

Dates: 09/15/2006 - 12/14/2007
Status: Phase II application
Funding Agency: NIH / NIEHS
Reference: 1R43ES014495-01A1

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After School Gets Moving

Dates: 05/01/2006 - 01/30/2008
Status: Phase II application
Funding Agency: NIH / NICHD
Reference: 1R43HD049919-01A1

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Supporting the Development of Preterm Newborns

Dates: 08/01/02 - 02/28/2008
Status: Phase III
Funding Agency: NIH / NICHD
Reference: 2R44HD042313-02

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Postpartum Mood Disorders: a Multimedia Toolkit

Dates: 11/01/03 - 04/30/04
Status: Phase I complete
Funding Agency: NIH / NIMH
Reference: 1R43MH070242-01

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Multimedia Library -- Tools for Parents and Caregivers

Dates: 09/01/1995 - 08/31/2001
Status: Phase III
Funding Agency: NIH / NICHD
Reference: 5R44AA010181-03

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