Interpretation of the "International consensus on early rehabilitation and nutritional management for infants at high risk of neurological impairment"

Jing WANG; Hui-Ying QIU; Xue-Mei HE; Yun LIU; Kai-Shou XU; Rehabilitation Group of Pediatrician Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association

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Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2026, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (1) : 16-22. DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2506106

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Interpretation of the "International consensus on early rehabilitation and nutritional management for infants at high risk of neurological impairment"

Jing WANG ¹ ,
Hui-Ying QIU ² ,
Xue-Mei HE ¹ ,
Yun LIU ¹ ,
Kai-Shou XU ² ,
Rehabilitation Group of Pediatrician Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association

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The "International consensus on early rehabilitation and nutritional management for infants at high risk of neurological impairment" was jointly developed by the Rehabilitation Group of the Pediatrics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association in collaboration with international experts. It aims to provide standardized guidance for early rehabilitation and nutritional management in infants at high risk of neurological impairments. Based on existing evidence and expert opinion, the consensus addresses 10 key clinical questions, including early identification, rehabilitation intervention, and nutritional management, and provides scientific and practical guidance for healthcare professionals in China to improve clinical management and outcomes. This article interprets the consensus to offer relevant guidance for the early rehabilitation and nutritional management of infants at high risk of neurological impairments.

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Neurological impairment / Early rehabilitation / Nutritional management / Consensus / Interpretation / High-risk infant

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Jing WANG , Hui-Ying QIU , Xue-Mei HE , et al . Interpretation of the "International consensus on early rehabilitation and nutritional management for infants at high risk of neurological impairment"[J]. Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2026, 28(1): 16-22 https://doi.org/10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2506106

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