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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Fragile Infant Transition Summary™ (NICU FITS) is comprised of five multi-item scales that range from six to ten items in length measuring:

• Maternal satisfaction with the NICU experience
• Support and encouragement received with the transition experience from NICU to home
• Self-confidence
• Coping
• Anxiety

Two global items measure infant progress and development, and an overall rating of the infant's health and well-being. Response options range from four to five levels using conventional standards. The NICU FITS also tracks the number of emergency room visits and hospital readmissions.

For information on licensing the NICU FITS please visit: QualityMetric NICU FITS webpage