Evaluation of family-centered care practices in a neonatal intensive care unit from the perspective of mothers: A cross-sectional study

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q1 NURSING

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-07-07 DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2025.151936

Özlem Bozbuğa , Zehra Çalışkan , Nalan Gördeles Beşer

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Abstract

Background

Despite the multitude of advantages that family-centered care offers for both parents and their children/babies, its implementation has not yet achieved the desired level of effectiveness.

Objectives

This cross-sectional study focused on how mothers viewed family-centered care (FCC) in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Design and methods

The sample consisted of 350 mothers of NICU infants. Data were collected using a personal information form and the Family-Centered Care Scale in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (FCCS-NICU). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA) (Posthoc Bonferroni), and multiple regression analysis.

Results

Participants had a mean age of 26.92 ± 5.73 years. They had a total mean FCCS-NICU score of 3.89 ± 0.66, suggesting that mothers believe that the FCC in the NICU is effective and efficient. Participants had high mean FCCS-NICU “information sharing” and “participation in care” subscale scores, while they had a low mean FCCS-NICU “collaboration with the family” subscale score.

Conclusion

Our participants considered FCC in the NICU effective and efficient. They had high scores on information sharing and participation in care. Mothers need social support and someone taking care of their other children at home. These factors contribute to FCC.

Implications for clinical practice

During crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to recognize that mothers with babies hospitalized in the NICU require not only healthcare support but also extended family and spousal support. It is recommended that further research be conducted on how to ensure the continuity of FFC during crisis periods.

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从母亲的角度评价新生儿重症监护室以家庭为中心的护理实践：一项横断面研究

尽管以家庭为中心的护理为父母及其子女/婴儿提供了许多优势，但其实施尚未达到预期的有效性水平。目的：本横断面研究的重点是母亲如何看待新生儿重症监护病房（NICU）的家庭中心护理（FCC）。设计与方法样本包括350名新生儿重症监护病房的母亲。使用个人信息表和新生儿重症监护病房（FCCS-NICU）以家庭为中心的护理量表收集数据。采用描述性统计、独立t检验、方差分析（ANOVA）（Posthoc Bonferroni）和多元回归分析分析资料。结果患者平均年龄26.92±5.73岁。他们的FCC -NICU总平均评分为3.89±0.66，表明母亲认为FCC在NICU是有效和高效的。参与者的FCCS-NICU“信息共享”和“参与护理”分量表得分较高，而FCCS-NICU“与家庭合作”分量表得分较低。结论我们的参与者认为FCC在新生儿重症监护病房是有效的。他们在信息分享和参与护理方面得分很高。母亲们需要社会支持，需要有人在家照顾其他孩子。这些因素促成了FCC。在COVID-19大流行等危机期间，必须认识到在新生儿重症监护室住院的婴儿母亲不仅需要医疗保健支持，还需要大家庭和配偶的支持。建议进一步研究如何在危机时期确保FFC的连续性。

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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 医学-护理

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3.70

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131

审稿时长

160 days

期刊介绍： Archives of Psychiatric Nursing disseminates original, peer-reviewed research that is of interest to psychiatric and mental health care nurses. The field is considered in its broadest perspective, including theory, practice and research applications related to all ages, special populations, settings, and interdisciplinary collaborations in both the public and private sectors. Through critical study, expositions, and review of practice, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing is a medium for clinical scholarship to provide theoretical linkages among diverse areas of practice.