The effect of empowerment program on “perceived readiness for discharge” of mothers of premature infants

Abstract

The implementation of empowerment program is an effective strategy to promote the readiness of mothers of premature infants at discharge time.

Factors affecting readiness for discharge and perceived social support after childbirth

“…Women who did not feel ready to be discharged had some difficulties at home and needed more support from friends and families (Weiss & Lokken, ). A quasi‐experimental study in Iran applied a support programme to mothers with premature delivery, and this programme increased the women's readiness for discharge (Peyrovi et al., ). As can be seen in studies’ findings, education about the postpartum period can help the women to overcome the needs of her baby and family.…”

“…The studies stated that 28.6%–66.1% of women did not receive any information about postpartum period before discharge (Dağ et al., , ; Gözüm & Kiliç, ) and readiness for discharge has been determined between 67.5%–89% (Altuntuğ & Ege, ; Bernstein et al., ; Dağ et al., , ; Weiss & Lokken, ; Weiss et al., ). Education about postpartum period increased the women's readiness for discharge (Altuntuğ & Ege, ; Peyrovi et al., ; Weiss & Lokken, ).…”

“…In some published studies, "Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-New Mother Form" was used for evaluating readiness for discharge (Altuntu g & Ege, 2013;C ßelik et al, 2014;Da g, Er G€ uneri, Kavlak, & S ßirin, 2014;Da g et al, 2013;Peyrovi, Mosayebi, Mohammad-Doost, Chehrzad, & Mehran, 2016;Weiss & Lokken, 2009;Weiss & Piacentine, 2006;Weiss et al, 2004. The studies stated that 28.6%-66.1% of women did not receive any information about postpartum period before discharge (Da g et al, 2013(Da g et al, , 2014G€ oz€ um & Kilic ß, 2005) and readiness for discharge has been determined between 67.5%-89% (Altuntu g & Ege, 2013; Bernstein et al, 2013;Da g et al, 2013Da g et al, , 2014Weiss & Lokken, 2009;Weiss et al, 2004).…”

“…The studies stated that 28.6%-66.1% of women did not receive any information about postpartum period before discharge (Da g et al, 2013(Da g et al, , 2014G€ oz€ um & Kilic ß, 2005) and readiness for discharge has been determined between 67.5%-89% (Altuntu g & Ege, 2013; Bernstein et al, 2013;Da g et al, 2013Da g et al, , 2014Weiss & Lokken, 2009;Weiss et al, 2004). Education about postpartum period increased the women's readiness for discharge (Altuntu g & Ege, 2013;Peyrovi et al, 2016;Weiss & Lokken, 2009 (Mermer, Bilge, Y€ ucel, & C ß eber, 2010), relationship between postpartum stress, social support and health status (Hung, 2005) and effect of postpartum social support on mother-infant attachment level (Alan & Ege, 2013;Herguner et al, 2014). Studies showed that women were in need of social support in the postpartum period (Aksakallı et al, 2012;T€ urko glu et al, 2014).…”

French neonatal society position paper stresses the importance of an early family‐centred approach to discharging preterm infants from hospital

“…Joint assessments by parents and healthcare staff are necessary throughout hospitalisation. This enables staff to provide effective support to parents (16), which can be strengthened by relinquishing more and more control to them towards the end of their infant's hospital stay.…”