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Table 1 Multidisciplinary team in the follow up program

From: Early intervention program for very low birth weight preterm infants and their parents: a study protocol

Member of the team

Role in the team

Pediatrician/Neonatologist

Coordination, evaluate growth and screening of development, take care of the general clinical medical problems

Psychologist

Evaluate neurodevelopment using scales, psychological problems, parental infant bonding

Pediatric Neurologist

Manage seizures, cerebral palsy, swallowing problems

Ophthalmologist

Evaluation of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), visual acuity, strabismus

Ear, nose and throat doctor

Evaluation and management of hearing problems

Nutritionist

Management of growth failure

Speech Therapist

Speech problems and swallowing problems

Nurse

Immunization and Hygiene control