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Community neonatal nursing work
1Children's Nursing Directorate, School of Nursing, University of Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK. j.cappleman@salford.ac.uk
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 17, 2004
Summary
Community neonatal nurses support families with preterm infants through integrated care. Their work involves close collaboration with mothers and other healthcare professionals for optimal infant transition home.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal nursing
- Community health services
- Family-centered care
Background:
- Neonatal community nursing services aid families managing early infant discharge.
- Existing research primarily uses self-reports to understand this nursing role.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the practices of a community neonatal nursing team.
- To describe strategies and interventions supporting families of preterm infants.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study design.
- Data collection via fieldwork observations, interviews, and document analysis.
- Exploration of a nursing model of transition.
Main Results:
- Thematic analysis revealed two main themes: 'Working with Mothers' and 'Working with Others'.
- 'Working with Mothers' included subcategories: Baby Well, Mum Happy, Keeping in Touch, and One of the Family.
- 'Working with Others' focused on multidisciplinary collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Neonatal nursing complexity is linked to maternal caregiving and healthcare professional liaison.
- The nursing model of transition needs further development for effective practice guidance.