Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
11:50

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Published on: January 7, 2020

Early intervention care programme for parents of neonates

W Lubbe1, J Bornman

  • 1Tshwane University of Technology. info@littlesteps.co.za

Curationis
|March 3, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Parents of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have evolving needs. This study developed an early intervention care program to empower parents during NICU stays and after discharge.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) care
  • Parental adaptation and support
  • Healthcare intervention programs

Background:

  • Parents of neonates in the NICU face unique challenges impacting coping, parental roles, and infant bonding.
  • Existing literature lacks specific care programs tailored for parents of NICU infants.
  • Parental needs evolve throughout the infant's NICU journey.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an intervention care program for parents with neonates in the NICU.
  • To empower parents in managing their own needs and their infant's needs during and after NICU hospitalization.
  • To address identified parental needs through a structured program.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-phased qualitative study was conducted with South African parents in level III NICUs.
  • Phase I: Qualitative data collection to elicit parental needs.
  • Phases II & III: Data adjustment and validation to refine findings.

Main Results:

  • Parental needs were categorized into information, communication, emotional, learning, discharge, and individual needs.
  • These categories informed the development of the intervention care program.
  • The program is available electronically for accessibility and updated information.

Conclusions:

  • The developed "Early intervention care programme for parents of neonates" addresses critical parental needs.
  • The program aims to enhance parental self-management and infant care skills.
  • Empowering parents is crucial for successful adaptation during NICU stays and post-discharge.

More Related Videos

Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale19:15

Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

Published on: August 25, 2014

Related Concept Videos

Parental Care00:55

Parental Care

Many animals exhibit parental care behavior, including feeding, grooming, and protecting young offspring. Parental care is universal in mammals and birds, which often have young that are born relatively helpless. Several species of insects and fish, as well as some amphibians, also care for their young.
Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions01:29

Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions

Creating and executing a nursing diagnosis helps nurses plan care and guide patient, family, and community interventions. They are developed based on a patient's physical evaluation and support measuring the outcomes. It is not recommended to select random interventions throughout the planning process. Instead, consider the following six essential factors when choosing interventions:
Nursing Implementation01:15

Nursing Implementation

Implementation is the execution of the nursing care plan developed during the planning phase.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
Preventive Healthcare Services01:30

Preventive Healthcare Services

Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
Planning Nursing Care I01:21

Planning Nursing Care I

The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...
Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I01:30

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I

Specialized care settings or centers are situated in convenient locations within the community and offer care to a specific group or population. They consist of daycare facilities, mental health facilities, rural health facilities, educational institutions, industries, shelters for the homeless, and rehabilitation facilities.
Daycare centers
They provide several functions. Some facilities care for healthy newborns and children whose parents work, while others are medically focused and care for...