Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 9, 2026
Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
Published on: August 25, 2014
Mothers' experiences of infants discharge in Iranian NICU culture: a qualitative study
Vahid Zamanzadeh1, Mahboobeh Namnabati, Leila Valizadeh
1Nursing and Midwifery School and Medical and Surgical Department, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Purpose:
This study examined mothers' experiences of the preparation of their infants for discharge in the Iranian neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) culture.
Subjects And Setting:
Participants included 16 mothers who had preterm infants who were hospitalized in Iranian NICUs.
Design:
A qualitative study was used to describe mothers' experiences of infant discharge from the NICU.
Methods:
Data collection was done by interviewing mothers who were in NICUs of Iranian University Hospitals. The qualitative data analysis package was used for coding and categorizing.
Results:
Four themes were identified: learning from multiple sources, conditional discharge, enabled mother, and continued nightmares.
Conclusion:
This study highlighted several issues regarding mothers' experiences of infants' discharge plan. Nurses should be aware of these themes to support the mothers during preparation of their infants for discharge from NICUs.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Attachment
01:28Relationship with Parents: Attachment
01:20Sputum Studies II: Culture and Sensitivity
Sputum culture and sensitivity is a medical procedure used to diagnose bacterial infections in the respiratory tract and select the most appropriate antibiotics for treatment. This process involves analyzing sputum samples of thick and opaque secretions produced in the lungs and airways. These samples are collected from patients and then sent to the laboratory for analysis.
The test can identify various pathogens responsible for respiratory infections, including Streptococcus,...
01:27Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
01:27Parenting Styles
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative Parenting
This...
01:17Ethical Dilemmas I
Let us explore some examples to understand the potentially complex moral decisions nurses face.
Take the case of caring for minors, particularly in areas related to reproductive...