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Mehdi Akbari1, Mohammad Taghi Joghataei2, Akram Noorbakht3

  • 1Cellular and Molecular Research Center (CMRC), Iran University of Medical Science (IUMS), Tehran, Iran ; Department of Audiology, Iran University of Medical Science (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Child Neurology
|November 16, 2016
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This study developed a valid and reliable questionnaire to measure parent satisfaction with developmental care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The tool assesses satisfaction across five key domains, aiding quality improvement efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) care
  • Developmental care interventions
  • Parental satisfaction measurement

Background:

  • Developmental care in the NICU aims to reduce stressors for preterm or ill neonates.
  • Patient satisfaction surveys are crucial for quality improvement in healthcare settings.
  • A validated tool is needed to assess parent satisfaction with NICU developmental care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and psychometrically test a questionnaire for measuring parent satisfaction with developmental care in the NICU.
  • To ensure the tool is valid and reliable for assessing parental experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Psychometric methodological study involving literature review and expert consultation.
  • Development of an initial 72-item questionnaire, refined through face, content, and construct validity testing.
  • Exploratory factor analysis on data from 400 parents in 34 NICUs; reliability assessed using Cronbach's alpha and stability measures.

Main Results:

  • A 69-item questionnaire was finalized, with 5 factors extracted: care and treatment, information, hospital facilities, parental education, and parental participation.
  • Validity testing yielded acceptable results.
  • High internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.92) and stability confirmed the questionnaire's reliability.

Conclusions:

  • The developed questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring parent satisfaction with developmental care in the NICU.
  • This tool can be utilized for quality improvement initiatives in neonatal care.
  • Findings support the use of this questionnaire in clinical and research settings.
Abstract

Keywords:
Auditory brainstem responsesContralateralDyslexiaIpsilateral

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