Use of special healthcare resources by gestational age groups: use of prescribed medication and assistive devices from neonatal discharge to 18 months corrected age
| 23–256/7 weeks | 26–286/7 weeks | Adjusted OR (95% CI)* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 49 | 205 | |
| Prescribed medication (regular use in the 2 months prior to 18 month visit), n (%) | |||
| Respiratory | 14/48 (29%) | 45/202 (22%) | |
| Gastrointestinal | 5/48 (10%) | 12/202 (6%) | |
| Neurological | 1/48 (2%) | 3/202 (1%) | |
| Nutritional supplement | 2/48 (4%) | 17/199 (9%) | |
| Any medication use (excluding nutritional supplement) | 18/48 (38%) | 56/202 (28%) | 1.47 (0.75 to 2.88) |
| Assistive devices, n (%) | |||
| Apnoea monitor | 5/49 (10%) | 26/203 (13%) | |
| Home oxygen | 21/49 (43%) | 34/204 (17%) | |
| Gavage pump | 2/49 (4%) | 6/204 (3%) | |
| Orthopaedic equipment | 3/49 (6%) | 17/205 (8%) | |
| Visual aids | 6/49 (12%) | 9/205 (4%) | |
| Hearing aids | 1/49 (2%) | 3/205 (1%) | |
| Any home equipment | 29/49 (59%) | 67/202 (33%) | 3.78 (1.90 to 7.53) |
↵* Lower versus higher gestational age group, adjustment for follow-up site.