Family Nursing Care during the Transition to Parenthood: A Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Family Studies
• Public Health

Background:

• Family-centered care prioritizes the family unit, with family nurses guiding them through pregnancy and the transition to parenthood.
• This transition involves significant adjustments for all family members.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically map existing evidence on family nursing care during the transition to parenthood.

Main Methods:

• A scoping review was conducted using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology.
• Searches were performed across major databases (Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, MedLine, MedicLatina) using a PCC strategy.
• Results were presented using a PRISMA-ScR flow diagram.

Main Results:

• Eighteen articles, primarily from the Middle East and Europe, were included.
• Key findings focused on the parenthood transition process, the influence of family characteristics, and the role of family nurses.
• Studies included cross-sectional designs and reviews.

Conclusions:

• Home care is essential during the transition to parenthood.
• Family nursing interventions should address individuals, the parental subsystem, and social determinants.
• Empowering families promotes an optimal environment for child development.