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Parent satisfaction with early parenting residential services: a telephone interview study
Cathrine Fowler1, Chris Rossiter, Julie Maddox
1Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Contemporary Nurse
|January 25, 2013
Summary
Parents in early parenting units reported increased confidence and knowledge, leading to sustainable parenting skills. The study highlights the positive impact of residential support on long-term parenting practices.
Area of Science:
- Child and Family Health
- Nursing
- Parenting Support Services
Background:
- Early parenting residential units offer crucial support for parents facing challenges.
- A key concern is the long-term effectiveness of skills and knowledge gained during residential stays.
- Assessing the sustainability of parenting practices post-discharge is vital for program evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parents' experiences with nursing care during residential stays.
- To investigate parents' parenting experiences and skill sustainability after discharge.
- To understand the translation of learned parenting knowledge into practice.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive qualitative approach was employed.
- Post-discharge telephone interviews were conducted with parents.
- Parental responses regarding nursing care and parenting experiences were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Parents reported increased confidence in their parenting abilities.
- Participants demonstrated greater knowledge about infant care and development.
- Parents experienced shifts in their expectations of parenting and their infants.
- The study identified the sustainability of parenting skills gained during the program.
Conclusions:
- Early parenting residential units contribute to enhanced parental confidence and knowledge.
- The findings suggest that skills and knowledge acquired are transferable to home environments.
- Residential parenting support can lead to sustainable positive parenting practices.
- Further research should explore long-term outcomes and specific intervention components.
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