Parents’ Needs Regarding their High -Risk Neonates in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Abstract

Background: Hospitalization of new-born infant in a neonatal intensive care unit is a very frighten and distressing experience for parents, Nurses plays an important role in listening to the demands, concerns, and fears of the family, planning care, attending to their needs and providing the necessary support. Aim: Explore parents' needs regarding their high-risk neonates in neonatal intensive care unit. Research design: A descriptive exploratory research design was utilised in the current study. Sample: A convenient sample of 150 parents (105 mothers and 45 fathers) who had neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit were involved in the current study.