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Family-centered nursing care model for neonatal intensive care
Jaquiele Jaciára Kegler1, Eliane Tatsch Neves1, Maria Ribeiro Lacerda2
1Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Objective:
To build a family-centered nursing care model for neonatal intensive care.
Method:
This qualitative research, with a participatory approach, developed all the components of a care model based on data produced in remote discussion groups with members of a research group in the field of child health, the theoretical framework of family-centered care, and the practical experience of the study's researchers.
Results:
A care model was developed consisting of six concepts - newborn, family, neonatal intensive care unit, health-illness, Nursing and family-centered care -, six assumptions and six phases - getting acquainted, getting to know each other, connecting, recognizing the family's needs and strengths, developing care in partnership with the family, and rethinking the process.
Conclusion:
This model could guide the practice of nurses in caring for families in neonatal units and guide the training of future professionals.
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