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The fundamentals of a parental peer-to-peer support program in the NICU: a scoping review

A Pascual1, J M Wielenga2, K Ruhe2

  • 1Department of Neonatology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, 1105 AZ, The Netherlands. a.pascual@amsterdamumc.nl.

Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology
|October 1, 2024
PubMed

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Parental peer support programs in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) aim to empower parents. Training for veteran parents covers communication, NICU aspects, and post-discharge preparation, but organizational details need further research.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Family-centered care
  • Parental support systems

Background:

  • Parental peer support is integral to Family Integrated Care models in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
  • Existing research inadequately addresses the specific content and organizational structures of these support programs.
  • This review focuses on identifying key components for effective parental peer support in neonatal settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify preferred content for parental peer support interventions in NICUs.
  • To explore organizational processes within existing parental peer support programs.
  • To determine suggested educational curricula for peer support providers in neonatal care.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review methodology was employed.
  • The review synthesized information from existing parental peer support programs in neonatal care.
  • Key aspects examined included intervention content, organizational processes, and training curricula.

Main Results:

  • Parental peer support programs aim to offer emotional support, information, and empowerment to NICU parents.
  • Veteran parents receive training in communication, boundaries, mental health, NICU specifics, and discharge planning.
  • Data regarding the organizational aspects of these programs remain limited.

Conclusions:

  • Developing NICU parental peer support programs requires early engagement with NICU staff.
  • Future research should investigate support for diverse populations and the impact on parents and infants.
  • Optimal management of program organization, training, and supervision for veteran parents requires further investigation.
Abstract

Keywords:
NICUNeonatal intensive care unitParental peer supportPeer-to-peer support

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