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¹Neonatal Unit, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy. alessandra.coscia@unito.it

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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) counseling requires a shared culture among all caregivers, emphasizing training and a professional counselor to improve parent support and communication. This approach addresses parents

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Area of Science:

Neonatal Care
Medical Communication
Psychological Support

Background:

Effective counseling is crucial in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) to address parents' complex needs.
Caregiver training and a unified approach are essential for consistent support.
Professional counselors can enhance parent orientation and medical staff communication.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish counseling as a shared culture among all NICU caregivers.
To improve communication and support for parents of infants in the NICU.
To develop standardized strategies for common communication challenges.

Main Methods:

Implementing periodic training courses in counseling skills for all NICU professionals.
Integrating a professional counselor to assist medical staff and guide parents.
Establishing regular meetings for medical staff to discuss and strategize communication.
Developing communication 'algorithms' for frequent scenarios, like initial parent interviews.

Main Results:

Enhanced parent orientation and better understanding of the NICU situation.
Improved communication and collaboration between parents and medical staff.
Development of common communicative strategies and a unified approach to counseling.
Counseling facilitates critical decisions, such as 24-hour parent access and promoting mother's milk use.

Conclusions:

A shared counseling culture, supported by professional training and integration, significantly improves NICU care.
Standardized communication strategies enhance parent support and address critical issues effectively.
Professional counselors play a vital role in navigating complex NICU communication and decision-making processes.