Assessing and Developing an Adapted navigator role to support Parents during neonatal Transition (CHILD-BRIGHT ADAPT)
Contact
Natasha Bruno (SickKids): natasha.bruno@sickkids.ca
Angie Lim (SickKids): angie.lim@sickkids.ca
Principal Investigators
Julia Orkin (University of Toronto, SickKids)
Eyal Cohen (University of Toronto, SickKids)
Natalie Major (University of Ottawa, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario)
Brenda Blais (Coaching for Caregivers Canada)
Project summary
In our Phase 1 study, we designed an intervention to support and empower families as they and their baby transition from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to their homes. As part of the intervention, we have pioneered the role of the nurse navigator, who helps families navigate the healthcare system and provides psychosocial support. In Phase 2, we are studying how to implement the effective components of the nurse navigator intervention across Canada, in preparation for wide-spread implementation.
Research theme: BRIGHT Realities – Projects to effectively bring interventions into the lives of children and their families
Audience: Families with a new baby who are transitioning home from the NICU.
Phase 1 study: Coached, Coordinated, Enhanced Neonatal Transition (CCENT)
Project updates
2025
The CHILD-BRIGHT ADAPT team has prepared infographics sharing the findings from CCENT. The infographic has been presented at the Infant and Early Mental Health, Expanding Horizons, conference in May 2025.
View the Transition from NICU to Home infographics: English | French
Authors: Julia Orkin, Eyal Cohen, Nathalie Major, Paige Church, Natasha Bruno, Kayla Esser, Nichelle Benny Gerard, Mehwish Rana, Angie Lim, Megan Liang, Brenda Blais, Kate Robson, Fabiana Bacchini, Amanda Mayer, Alyssa Keel, Julie Rose, Joe-Anne Brisson, Julia Shea, and Karine Canuel
2023-24
The CHILD-BRIGHT ADAPT team has completed its protocol development and are preparing it for publication.
Follow our work
Social media: @julia_orkin | @dreyalcohen | @SKComplexCare
Website: The Orkin Lab