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Parents with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) need information, inclusion, contact, and positive staff perception. Nursing behaviors like emotional support and education empower parents during NICU stays.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Care
  • Parental Support
  • Healthcare Research

Background:

  • Infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often require specialized care.
  • Parents of these infants face unique emotional and practical challenges.
  • Understanding parental needs and supportive nursing behaviors is crucial for family-centered care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the literature on the needs of parents with infants in the NICU.
  • To identify nursing behaviors that effectively support these parents.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted.
  • Searched databases (Medline, CINAHL) for qualitative and quantitative studies (1998-2008).
  • Included 60 studies addressing parental needs and supportive nursing behaviors in the NICU.

Main Results:

  • Six key needs for NICU parents were identified: accurate information, inclusion in care, infant contact, positive staff perception, individualized care, and therapeutic relationships.
  • Four supportive nursing behaviors emerged: emotional support, parent empowerment, creating a welcoming environment, and parent education with guided practice.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing parental needs in the NICU is essential for optimal family adjustment.
  • Specific nursing interventions can empower parents and enhance their experience.
  • Further research can build upon these findings to improve NICU family-centered care models.