An Integrative Review of Parent Satisfaction with Care Provided in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Racial differences in parental satisfaction with neonatal intensive care unit nursing care

“…29, 30 In a study including black, Asian, and Hispanic parents, overall satisfaction with NICU care was higher for white, older, and more educated mothers. 31 A study assessing the needs of 60 NICU parents found racial differences with black and parents of other races having higher overall needs than white parents.…”

The Emotional Experiences and Supports for Parents With Babies in a Neonatal Nursery

“…15 Support groups of varying styles have also been initiated at a number of sites. 17 Research has focused primarily on the experience of parents, while their babies are acutely ill in the neonatal intensive care unit 18 where parents experience grief, anxiety, 19 guilt, anger, fear, and a range of positive feelings. Further research on NICU parent group supports is needed to understand who might benefit and how delivery can best be offered.…”

“…17 Better understanding of strengths and weaknesses in each family by these healthcare workers may enhance the discharge planning and support planning for parents of NICU babies. 17 Better understanding of strengths and weaknesses in each family by these healthcare workers may enhance the discharge planning and support planning for parents of NICU babies.…”

A Systematic Review of Psychosocial Interventions for Women with Postpartum Stress

“…This systematic review revealed that most of the participants selected for the intervention programs (with the exception of one study) were mothers with preterm infants and vulnerable mothers including drug‐abusing women, low‐income women, and highly distressed women. Butt, McGrath, Samra, and Gupta () emphasized that mothers who have an infant in the NICU have a very stressful and emotional experience, requiring support from NICU health professionals. They also presented the evidence that providing nurse‐to‐parent support can influence parents positively.…”