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Usefulness of the Parental Electronic Diary During Medical Rounds in a NICU

Leena Taittonen1, Malin Pärus, Maija Lahtinen

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland (Dr Taittonen); Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland (Dr Pärus); Department of Paediatrics, Vaasa Central Hospital, Vaasa, Finland (Mss Lahtinen and Ahola); and Neonatal Unit, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (Drs Taittonen and Bartocci).

The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
|July 27, 2022
PubMed

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Parents using electronic diaries in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) reported positive experiences and improved recognition of infant cues. Nurses found the diaries useful for decision-making, though doctors

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NIC.C.) Care
  • Parental Engagement
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Parental involvement in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) is crucial for infant well-being.
  • Current methods for capturing parental experiences in the NICU are limited.
  • Integrating parental perspectives can enhance family-centered care models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and utility of an electronic diary for parents in the NICU.
  • To assess the impact of the electronic diary on parental perception of infant care.
  • To gather feedback from parents and healthcare staff on the diary's usefulness.

Main Methods:

  • Parents in the NICU completed an electronic diary during their stay.
  • Healthcare staff (nurses and doctors) completed questionnaires on the diary's utility.
  • Key variables included length of stay, Kangaroo care duration, breastfeeding frequency, and parental recognition of infant cues.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported positive experiences and felt capable of recognizing their infant's signals.
  • The electronic diary provided valuable insights into parental perceptions within the NICU environment.
  • Nurses reported positive utility of the diary for decision-making, while doctors' opinions were mixed.

Conclusions:

  • Electronic diaries offer a novel method for gathering parental insights in the NICU.
  • The study highlights the potential of digital tools to improve parental involvement and care.
  • Further research is needed to explore the broader impact on clinical practice and patient outcomes.

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