Strategies for providing spiritual care in the neonatal intensive care unit: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2024.11.001

Sri Intan Rahayuningsih , Yeni Rustina , Yati Afiyanti , Dessie Wanda , Tris Eryando

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Abstract

Background

Spiritual care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is needed to prevent the adverse effects of this crisis. This systematic review aims to identify spiritual care strategies in the NICU.

Method

A literature search was conducted on international databases namely Embase, Medline, Proquest, SAGE, Science Direct, Scopus, and SpringerLink, from 2013 to 2023. The risk of bias was assessed using RoB2 and ROBIN I tools.

Results

Nine studies were included. The meta-analysis revealed spiritual care reduce mother stress (SMD = −0.89 [-1.15, −0.63], p < 0.05, I2 = 80%) and reduce mother anxiety (SMD = −0.84 [-1.25, −0.42], p > 0.05, I2 = 0%) compared to the control group.

Conclusion

This review presents the latest scientific evidence on spiritual care strategies in the NICU. However, the limited number of studies and high heterogeneity among outcomes should be of concern to nurses who will implement them. in the NICU.

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Journal of Neonatal Nursing Nursing-Pediatrics

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2.00

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143

期刊介绍： Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.