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Parental adaptation to a child with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
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Advances in technology aid premature infants, but increase bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) cases requiring home care. Nurses support families adapting to these new challenges through education and coordinated care plans.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Pediatric nursing
- Chronic lung disease management
Background:
- Increased use of technology in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) has led to improved survival rates for premature infants.
- This has resulted in a higher incidence of chronic lung disease, specifically bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
- Traditionally managed in-hospital, BPD care is increasingly shifting to the home environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the challenges faced by parents caring for infants with BPD at home.
- To identify strategies for nurses to support family adaptation to home-based BPD care.
- To emphasize the role of nursing in facilitating a coordinated plan of care for these families.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of parental experiences with home care for infants with BPD.
- Review of current nursing interventions for supporting families of technology-dependent infants.
- Exploration of communication and education strategies in pediatric home healthcare.
Main Results:
- Parental coping strategies are strained by the complex home care needs of infants with BPD.
- Effective nursing support, including education and communication, is crucial for family adaptation.
- A coordinated care plan enhances the family's ability to manage their child's condition at home.
Conclusions:
- The transition to home care for infants with BPD presents significant challenges for families.
- Nurses play a vital role in empowering families through education, support, and coordinated care.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for optimizing outcomes for infants with BPD and their families.
Abstract:
Across the country, there has been an increase in the use of technology for the care of smaller infants, resulting in a chronic lung disease: bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). For many years, the management of BPD occurred entirely in the hospital. However, there has been an increased use of home care for these children. The resultant home needs of the child place a strain on the coping strategies of the parents. Through education, support, communication, and a coordinated plan of care, the nurse can help the family in the adaptation process.