Parents' experiences of the significance of interpersonal interactions for becoming parents and a family during neonatal intensive care

Författare
Åberg Petersson M, Benzein E, Massoudi P, Wåhlin I, Persson C.
Titel
Parents' experiences of the significance of interpersonal interactions for becoming parents and a family during neonatal intensive care
Utgivningsår
2022
Tidskrift
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volym
69
Sidor
e1-e6
Url
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2022.11.021
Nyckelord
Neonatal intensive care parents' experiences Transition Interaction Family Thematic analysis
Sammanfattning

Purpose

To describe parents' experiences of the significance of interpersonal interactions for becoming parents and a family during neonatal intensive care.

Design and Methods

We employed a qualitative descriptive design with semi-structured family interviews. Ten families were included from four neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in Sweden. Results were evaluated using thematic analysis.

Results

The results were presented as two themes: 1) Interactions within the family, and 2) Interactions between parents and staff. Analyses revealed that interpersonal interactions could both facilitate and hinder development in becoming a parent and a family.

Conclusion

Interactions within the family and with the staff have an important function in the process of becoming a parent and a family. This process would benefit from a systemic approach, focusing on the family as a unit, as unique individuals, and as parents with unique needs and experiences.
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