Transition in the Context of Parental Participation in Caring for Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: An
Won-Oak Oh1, Anna Lee, Yoo-Jin Heo
1College of Nursing, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea (Drs Oh and Heo); and College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea (Dr Lee).
Abstract:
While participating in the care for a baby in a neonatal intensive care unit, parents experience a transition in which they adapt to changes and reconstruct their roles and identities. However, there is no clear explanation for this concept of transition. The purpose of this study was to clarify this concept using Rodgers' evolutionary approach. The identified attributes of the concept were a process of learning, repeated undulating emotions, balancing a caring relationship with nurses, and embracing new roles and responsibilities. The findings can provide a knowledge base for future research aimed at enhancing nurses' understanding of transition and promoting parental participation.
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