Perceptions of caregiver education for neonatal intensive care unit follow-up clinic graduates

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-04 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2025.101660

Sarah M. Aklouk, Elizabeth K. Schmidt

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Abstract

Objective

Understand the perceived benefits and limitations of caregiver education in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) developmental follow-up clinic.

Study design

This is a qualitative study that examined the perceived effects of educational resources provided at a NICU developmental follow-up clinic to improve caregivers' confidence in caring for their infants. Participants included nine caregivers.

Result

Six themes were identified: types of education provided at the clinic, the clinic's supportive and non-judgmental environment, awareness of infant development, increased confidence or affirmation, reliance on personal experiences in decision-making, and caregiver-identified needs.

Conclusion

Healthcare providers should continue to ensure that education is provided in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Caregivers need additional education to understand developmental milestones and educational resources regarding NAS, acid reflux, and specialized medical conditions. Additionally, caregivers expressed a need for improved communication systems with healthcare providers.

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护理人员教育对新生儿重症监护病房随访临床毕业生的影响

目的了解新生儿重症监护病房（NICU）发育随访临床护理人员教育的益处和局限性。研究设计本研究是一项质性研究，旨在检验在NICU发展随访诊所提供的教育资源对提高护理人员照顾婴儿的信心的感知效果。参与者包括9名护理人员。结果确定了六个主题：诊所提供的教育类型，诊所的支持性和非判断性环境，对婴儿发育的认识，增强的信心或肯定，决策时依赖个人经验，以及照顾者确定的需求。结论医疗保健提供者应继续确保在一个支持性和非评判性的环境中提供教育。护理人员需要额外的教育，以了解关于NAS、胃酸反流和特殊医疗条件的发育里程碑和教育资源。此外，护理人员表示需要改善与医疗保健提供者的沟通系统。

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来源期刊

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.