Parental closeness during infant therapeutic hypothermia: Nurses’ experiences and reflections

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-03-14 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2025.101656

Freja Norrblom , Fanny Storm , Pyrola Bäcke , Victoria Karlsson , Ylva Thernström Blomqvist

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Abstract

Aim

To investigate specialist nurses’ experiences of caring for full-term infants requiring intensive care and undergoing therapeutic hypothermia in an adult bed.

Methods

Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted with specialist nurses working in the neonatal intensive care unit at a university hospital in Sweden. These interviews were analysed with thematic content analysis.

Findings

Nurses had a positive attitude towards caring for full-term infants receiving TH in adult beds. They observed benefits for parent-infant bonding, strengthened parental roles, and increased parental involvement. However, they also pointed out challenges, such as ergonomic issues with equipment not designed for this care setting.

Conclusion

Specialist nurses were positive about caring for full-term infants undergoing therapeutic hypothermia in adult beds. It seemed to benefit infant- and family-centred care and could, according to the nurses, contribute to increased parental presence. However, there were workplace-related aspects that could complicate the healthcare staff's work.

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婴儿低温治疗过程中父母的亲密：护士的经验与思考

目的探讨专科护士在成人床上护理需要重症监护和治疗性低温的足月婴儿的经验。方法对瑞典某大学医院新生儿重症监护病房的专科护士进行半结构化访谈。对这些访谈进行专题内容分析。结果护士对在成人床护理接受TH的足月婴儿持积极态度。他们观察到亲子关系、强化父母角色和增加父母参与的好处。然而，他们也指出了挑战，例如设备的人体工程学问题不是为这种护理环境设计的。结论专科护士对在成人床进行治疗性低温治疗的足月儿护理持积极态度。这似乎有利于以婴儿和家庭为中心的护理，根据护士的说法，这可能有助于增加父母的存在感。然而，与工作场所相关的方面可能会使医护人员的工作复杂化。

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来源期刊

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Nursing-Pediatrics

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2.00

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发文量

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.