Experience of the Father in Face of Child’s Hospitalization in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: The Father in Face of Hospitalization of the Child

Gomes, Giovana Calcagno; Coelho, Michelli; Mota, Marina Soares; Souza, Nathalia Zinn de; Oliveira, Pâmela Kath de

doi:10.15696/2358-9884/jonse.v2n1p59-65

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“…Other studies have reported similar findings, with fathers stating they felt invisible, powerless, glossed over, and uninvolved 35–37. In addition, similar to other studies,26,35 fathers in our study reported they had difficulty asking for support because asking for support was not manly and it was their job to stay strong 38. Fathers, though, wanted support from the staff, clergy, and other fathers, stating they felt they would be better able to cope with the NICU environment and receive the support they needed 8,27,39–41…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Studies have shown that peer support can actually benefit NICU parents by giving them an increased sense of well-being 46. Hence, both parents benefit from support groups but fathers may feel uncomfortable expressing themselves in front of their partner since they feel they need to be strong and not upset their partner 24–41. Fathers in our study suggested online groups, which have shown to have the potential of offering encouragement and enhancing emotional support 46.…”

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confidence: 70%

“…[35][36][37] In addition, similar to other studies, 26,35 fathers in our study reported they had difficulty asking for support because asking for support was not manly and it was their job to stay strong. 38 Fathers, though, wanted support from the staff, clergy, and other fathers, stating they felt they would be better able to cope with the NICU environment and receive the support they needed. 8,27,[39][40][41] Mothers also report a need for support but do not actively seek support for fear of being seen as a bad parent.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…46 Hence, both parents benefit from support groups but fathers may feel uncomfortable expressing themselves in front of their partner since they feel they need to be strong and not upset their partner. [24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41] Fathers in our study suggested online groups, which have shown to have the potential of offering encouragement and enhancing emotional support. 46 Offering online support groups just for fathers may benefit them, giving them a safe place to express their feelings and not feel they have to be the strong partner or they are upsetting their partner with what they are feeling.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Needs of NICU Fathers in Their Own Words

Merritt¹,

Maxwell²,

Urbanosky³

2021

Advances in Neonatal Care

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Background: Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses need a better understanding of fathers' needs and perceptions in order to provide more family holistic care. Previous research aimed at exploring fathers' experiences in the NICU resulted in identifying some needs; however, these studies mostly occurred outside the United States where practices may differ. Therefore, research is needed to explore NICU fathers' needs within the United States. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the needs of fathers who previously had a premature infant in the NICU. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study used semistructured interviews collected to obtain in-depth knowl-edge of fathers' needs in the NICU. Twenty-eight fathers were recruited through 3 parent support organizations: Hand to Hold, NICU Parent Support Network, and March of Dimes. Results: Results revealed 3 themes: need for support, clarity and to be recognized. Implications for Practice: Fathers have specific needs in the NICU that need to be addressed and that may differ from mothers. Awareness of addressing fathers' needs promotes more holistic care to fathers, supports coping within the NICU environment and the multifaceted impact of the experience, and helps them engage in the care of their infant. Implications for Research: Further research is needed to explore the needs of fathers from diverse backgrounds and those who perceive to be or are less involved in their infant's care as well as their experiences and needs related to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Comparative research is also needed to identify differences between mothers' and fathers' needs in order to determine interventions that promoting more holistic, family-centered care.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

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confidence: 70%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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The Needs of NICU Fathers in Their Own Words

Merritt¹,

Maxwell²,

Urbanosky³

2021

Advances in Neonatal Care

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“…Previous research also suggested that fathers wanted support from clergy and other family members. [26][27][28][29][30][31] However, our participants indicated that their needs had a wide variety of physiological, psychological, and emotional ranges. Therefore, a nurse utilizing the NPNI to assess fathers' needs could make available the resources or refer him to the support services to meet the needs the fathers rank as very important, especially if he feels that he needs counseling or psychological services.…”

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confidence: 87%

A Feasibility Study to Test the NICU Paternal Needs Inventory

Merritt,

Verklan

2023

Advances in Neonatal Care

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Background: There has been little research exploring paternal needs while experiencing a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay. Some tools exist to measure paternal needs, but do not incorporate items to capture important information about how fathers cope with stress differently, and may have different needs. Therefore, an instrument is needed to measure and prioritize what needs are important to fathers to help facilitate the development of nursing interventions to help fathers cope with the NICU environment. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct a feasibility study before large-scale pilot testing the instrument, the NICU Paternal Needs Inventory (NPNI), so we could then determine what are the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of fathers. Methods: A nonexperimental, quantitative, and descriptive design was used to address the study's aims. Fathers were recruited from a level IV NICU and asked to complete an online survey (consisting of a demographic survey and the NPNI). Results: Needs rated 100% were knowing infant's progress, directions on caring for infant, flexible visitation, and assurance receiving the best care. The remainder showed a wide range of responses suggesting that needs of fathers are individual and varied. Implications for Practice and Research: Use of the NPNI to evaluate a father's unique and individual needs would allow for the nurse to develop father-specific, individualized interventions. Findings support that the NPNI is feasible to accomplish measuring fathers' needs, but a larger study is needed to test the reliability and validity of this tool.

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