Parental stress management using relaxation techniques in a neonatal intensive care unit: A randomised controlled trial

Fotiou, Catherine; Vlastarakos, Petros V.; Bakoula, Chrysa; Papagaroufalis, Konstantinos; Bakoyannis, Giorgos; Darviri, Christine; Chrousos, George P.

doi:10.1016/j.iccn.2015.08.006

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“…A similar result was reported in a cross-sectional study in which mothers with no previous experience with NICU admission had higher stress scores in all PSS: NICU subscales (5) . A study that investigated the effect of relaxation techniques combined with an information-based intervention on stress and anxiety in parents with hospitalized preterm infants, demonstrated a significant reduction in the anxiety variable of mothers and fathers (19) . Authors have recommended that stress-induced symptoms in mothers, with or without previous experience of having a premature infant admitted to an NICU, may be alleviated by: applying relaxation techniques; work methodologies that allow for greater family participation; mothers participation in support groups between parents in similar situations; psychological support; and more effective communication between mother and nurses (12)(13)(14)(19)(20) .…”

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Stress experienced by mothers of preterm newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit

Froes

Mendes

Pedroza

et al. 2020

Rev. Gaúcha Enferm.

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Objective: To evaluate the stress level of mothers of preterm infants with gestational age ≤34 weeks, hospitalized in neonatal intensive care. Method: A cross-sectional study with 74 mothers of premature infants in neonatal intensive care, who answered the “Parental Stress Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit” instrument, validated in Brazil. Results: The mean stress level was 4.41 (± 0.77) and the general stress level was 4.36 (± 0.76), with a significant difference (p <0.001) between the subscale "Alteration in parental roles” and other subscales, meaning that mothers were in a very stressful situation. Conclusion: All items in the subscale "Alteration in parental roles” of the “Parental Stress Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit” were identified as the main source of stress experienced by mothers. This study suggests carrying out further studies with other methodologies to increase the knowledge of maternal stress in the national context, applying care interventions involving the parents.

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Stress experienced by mothers of preterm newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit

Froes

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Pedroza

et al. 2020

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“…There are intervention studies in which scale was performed to the parents following hospitalization of the premature baby. 28,29,30 The scale has three subscales: sights and sounds, infant's appearance and behaviors and parental role alteration. Parents were asked to rate their stress level in relation to each variable on a scale between 1 (not stressful) and 5 (extremely stressful).…”

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The stress levels of parents of premature infants and related factors in Nenoatal Intensive Care Units

Çekin¹,

Turan²

2018

Turk J Pediatr

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Çekin B, Turan T. The stress levels of parents of premature infants and related factors in Nenoatal Intensive Care Units. Turk J Pediatr 2018; 60: 117-125.The aim of this study is to determine the stress levels of parents whose premature baby are hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and to determine the factors affecting their stress. The study sample included 101 parents of premature babies in the NICU of a university hospital. Interviews were conducted with the parents. Additionally, the Parental Stress Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PSS:NICU) was administered.When the stress levels of parents in the NICU were analyzed, it was found that their scores on the infant's appearance and behaviors subscale of the PSS:NICU reflected the highest rate of stress. The mean score on the parental role alterations subscale was higher among mothers than fathers (p<0.05). Additionally, high stress levels were found among parents who had children other than their baby in the NICU, parents whose baby had a young gestation age and a low birthweight, parents whose baby was on a respiration device, and parents who had experienced a stressful event in the past year. The stress levels of parents whose premature baby was hospitalized in the NICU were also high. The family-centred approach is recommended to identify and meet all the needs of all such parents.

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“…19 Fotiuo et al, stated that using relaxation technique, in addition to providing information in parents of infant reduced the stress of parents. 20 …”

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Stress Management among Parents of Neonates Hospitalized in NICU: A Qualitative Study

2017

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Introduction: Infant hospitalization is stressful event for parent in NICU. Parents think that they have lost control because of unfamiliar environment. Therefore, stress management is very important in this period. The family as the main factor of strength and protection for infant is required as the bases of standard care in NICU. Therefore the aim of this study was to investigate stress management in Iranian NICU Parents. Methods: Using qualitative content analysis approach helped to collect and analysis data for open coding, classification, and theme abstraction. Twenty one parents with hospitalized neonates, physicians and nurses in the city of Isfahan were purposely recruited and selected for in-depth interviews. Results: The analyzed content revealed unique stress management approaches among the parents. The main themes were: 1) spirituality, 2) seeking information, 3) Seeking hope, 4) maintaining calm, 5) attachment to infant, and 6) communicating with the medical team Conclusion: Findings of this study highlights the importance of medical team’s attention to stressed parents who are trying to make adjustment or adapt to the hospitalization of their infant. A revised management approach to address the emotional needs of parents of neonates in Iran seems essential for improving communication with physicians and nurses.

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Parental stress management using relaxation techniques in a neonatal intensive care unit: A randomised controlled trial

Cited by 41 publications

References 48 publications

Stress experienced by mothers of preterm newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit

Stress experienced by mothers of preterm newborns in a neonatal intensive care unit

The stress levels of parents of premature infants and related factors in Nenoatal Intensive Care Units

Stress Management among Parents of Neonates Hospitalized in NICU: A Qualitative Study

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