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Global Study on Newborn HOspitalization and Parental Experiences (HOPE): rationale and design of a multinational

Julia Hoffmann1, Ruth Kemper1, Helmut Hummler1

  • 1Global Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (GFCNI), Munich, Germany.

BMJ Paediatrics Open
|April 30, 2026
PubMed

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This global study investigates parental experiences with Infant and Family-Centred Developmental Care (IFCDC) for hospitalized newborns. Findings will identify challenges and support needs to improve care practices worldwide.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Developmental psychology
  • Public health

Background:

  • Vulnerable newborns require specialized care.
  • Infant and Family-Centred Developmental Care (IFCDC) promotes parental involvement and empowerment.
  • Limited global data exists on IFCDC challenges and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Assess parental experiences during newborn hospitalization.
  • Identify barriers and facilitators of IFCDC.
  • Evaluate social and governmental support for IFCDC.

Main Methods:

  • Observational, cross-sectional, mixed-methods, multinational online survey.
  • Targets parents/caregivers of infants in neonatal intensive care.
  • Data collected via questionnaire with quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Main Results:

  • Will provide insights into parental experiences with IFCDC.
  • Will detail the extent of IFCDC implementation globally.
  • Will highlight social and governmental support measures.

Conclusions:

  • Results will inform country-specific comparisons and transferable care practices.
  • Identifies areas for action to improve IFCDC.
  • Aims to enhance support for families with hospitalized newborns.
Abstract

Keywords:
BreastfeedingChild HealthHealth services researchNeonatologyNursing Care

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