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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
Published on: August 25, 2014
Preparing parents for NICU discharge: an evidence-based teaching tool
Jean M Schlittenhart1, Denise Smart, Kris Miller
1Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA. jean.schlittenhart@email.wsu.edu
Nursing for Women'S Health
|August 21, 2012
Summary
Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses can identify parents
Area of Science:
- Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nursing
- Parental education
- Healthcare transition
Background:
- Infant discharge preparation and transition to parental care begins upon admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Experienced nurses play a crucial role in assessing and identifying parents' educational needs.
- Caring for infants in the NICU can be overwhelming for parents, necessitating effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge informational DVD/video.
- To enhance parent education and facilitate a safe and informed transition from hospital to home.
- To address the challenges parents face when caring for infants after NICU discharge.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive discharge informational DVD/video for NICU parents.
- Utilizing experienced nurses for needs assessment and content creation.
- Focusing on practical information and emotional support for parents.
Main Results:
- The developed DVD/video serves as a valuable tool for parent education.
- It aims to empower parents with the knowledge and confidence needed for infant care at home.
- The resource is designed to ease the transition process for families.
Conclusions:
- A well-structured discharge informational video can significantly improve parental preparedness.
- This resource supports a smoother transition for infants and families from NICU to home.
- Effective parent education is key to successful post-discharge infant care.
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