Neonatology
. 2026 Jul 9:1-18.
doi: 10.1159/000553491. Online ahead of print. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41725243/
NeoCardioLab: A Digital Platform for Neonatal Hemodynamics Education
- PMID: 42424234
- DOI: 10.1159/000553491
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Abstract
Background: Targeted neonatal echocardiography (TnECHO) and neonatal hemodynamics are increasingly integrated into neonatal intensive care practice. However, access to structured, standardized educational resources and reference tools remains variable across settings.
Objective: To describe the global reach, patterns of utilization, and perceived educational value of NeoCardioLab, a digital platform designed for neonatal hemodynamics education and support.
Methods: We conducted a descriptive, mixed-methods study combining retrospective analysis of anonymized usage data (January 2019-June 2025) with a cross-sectional anonymous online survey (December 2024-July 2025). Data sources included Google Analytics, App Store Connect, CALCONIC, and YouTube analytics. Survey responses captured user demographics, utilization patterns, and perceived educational value.
Results: NeoCardioLab reached 98,004 active users across 203 countries between April 2022 and June 2025, with 342,911 page views and 5,861 mobile application downloads. English (75%), Spanish (6%), and French (5%) were the most common user languages from browser settings. Calculator tools were accessed 1,951 times over a 12-month period. Among 128 survey respondents (59% neonatologists), 84% reported increased confidence in neonatal hemodynamics, and perceived usefulness was noted for modules on pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Reported impacts reflect self-perceived influence on knowledge and practice.
Conclusions: Our results suggest that NeoCardioLab has broad global reach and sustained user engagement as an open-access digital platform for neonatal hemodynamics. These findings support a potential role as a complementary educational resource and knowledge translation tool across diverse educational settings in neonatology.
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