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Optimal presence: enhancing parent integration to maximize neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants

Paul C Mann1, Brian K Stansfield2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.

Pediatric Research
|August 15, 2024
PubMed

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Parental presence in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is crucial for preterm infant neurodevelopment. Overcoming barriers to parent engagement improves bonding and infant outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Developmental psychology
  • Perinatal medicine

Background:

  • Preterm birth significantly alters typical parent-infant bonding.
  • The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment presents unique challenges for parental involvement.
  • Clinical teams often assume parental responsibilities for preterm infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of parental presence on preterm infant neurodevelopmental outcomes.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators to parental engagement in the NICU.
  • To emphasize the importance of parent-infant bonding in preterm care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on parental presence and preterm infant neurodevelopment.
  • Analysis of factors influencing parent-infant interaction in the NICU.
  • Synthesis of research on barriers and facilitators to bedside presence.

Main Results:

  • Parental presence positively influences neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants.
  • NICU environment and practices can create significant barriers to parental involvement.
  • Facilitating parent engagement is essential for mitigating stress and improving infant care.

Conclusions:

  • Active parental participation is critical for optimizing preterm infant neurodevelopment.
  • Addressing barriers to parent presence can enhance the parent-infant relationship.
  • Integrating parents into care plans benefits both the infant and the family unit.

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