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.