Fathers’ experiences with their preterm babies admitted to neonatal intensive care unit: A multi‐method study

Abstract

Fathers of preterm infants should receive personalized support specifically addressed to them and based on the infant's gestational age.

Effectiveness of the application of massage therapy and kinesitherapy by parents on premature neonates: A research protocol

“…There is sufficient scientific evidence to support the application of somatic stimulation in preterm infants during hospitalization (Diego et al, 2007;Fallah et al, 2013;Guzzetta et al, 2009;Jabraeile et al, 2016;Massaro et al, 2009), owing to its benefits on multiple aspects associated with prematurity: Increase in weight and size (Diego et al, 2007;Field et al, 2008;Jabraeile et al, 2016;Kumar et al, 2013;Massaro et al, 2009;Niemi, 2017) and facilitation of psychomotor development and brain maturation (Fucile & Gisel, 2010;Guzzetta el al., 2011;Ho et al, 2010;Lai et al, 2016;Procianoy, Mendes, & Silveira, 2010;Stefana et al, 2018) However, there are many hospitals that have not incorporated somatic stimulation in the care given to preterm infants.…”

Listening to the parent voice to inform person-centred neonatal care

“… Family-Integrated Care (FIC) (Lee & O'Brien, 2018)  Parent involvement / participation in care (Ottosson & Lantz, 2017)  Include the whole family; fathers (Stefana et al, 2018), siblings (Morrison & Gullon-Rivera, 2017) and grandparents in care and visitation policies.  Educate parents and empower them to be "experts"…”

Transition to Fatherhood in the Contet of Prematurity From Prenancy to the hird Month after Dischare

“…In addition, soon after the birth, men will generally be the fi rst to enter the NICU and establish contact with the baby (Arnold et al, 2013). Some authors have shown that fathers are immediately involved with the baby, especially when they are encouraged by the team to approach the baby and have opportunities for physical contact (Fegran, Helseth, & Fagermoen, 2008;Stefana, Padovani, Biban, & Lavelli, 2018). Whereas other studies have highlighted that fathers may feel frightened by the NICU technology, imagining that by touching the baby, they may interfere with the baby's care and/or may cause an infection (Arnold et al, 2013;Hollywood & Hollywood, 2011;Stefana et al, 2018).…”

“…Some authors have shown that fathers are immediately involved with the baby, especially when they are encouraged by the team to approach the baby and have opportunities for physical contact (Fegran, Helseth, & Fagermoen, 2008;Stefana, Padovani, Biban, & Lavelli, 2018). Whereas other studies have highlighted that fathers may feel frightened by the NICU technology, imagining that by touching the baby, they may interfere with the baby's care and/or may cause an infection (Arnold et al, 2013;Hollywood & Hollywood, 2011;Stefana et al, 2018). The possibility of touching the baby can generate contrasting feelings, from excitement and joy to fear of causing harm to the baby and disappointment that they do not have permission to touch their child.…”

“…Although many studies have investigated fatherhood in the context of preterm birth, the vast majority have focused on the period of hospitalization of the infant in the NICU (Arnold et al, 2013;Coutinho & Morsch, 2006;Fegran et al, 2008;Hollywood & Hollywood, 2011;Koliouli et al, 2016;Stefana et al, 2018). Few studies have used a longitudinal design.…”