{"title":"Teaching Family-Centered Care: Making It Real for Nursing Students.","authors":"Jennifer Korkosz","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000983","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000000983","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":"40 2","pages":"175-176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147789495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on \"Impact of a Modified Breast Pump Suction Pattern on Milk Yield During the Initiation of Lactation\".","authors":"Shyam Sundar Sah, Abhishek Kumbhalwar","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000985","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000000985","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":"40 2","pages":"e19-e20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147789545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Paternal Skin-to-Skin Contact After Cesarean Section on the Breastfeeding Process: Randomized Controlled Study.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000001001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000001001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":"40 2","pages":"e21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147789650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lindsey Fay, Zahra Daneshvar, Sarah Julien-Bell, Shannon Haynes, Joshua E Santiago
{"title":"Designed for Satisfaction: The Impact of Single-Family Room Neonatal Intensive Care Units on Family Presence and Satisfaction.","authors":"Lindsey Fay, Zahra Daneshvar, Sarah Julien-Bell, Shannon Haynes, Joshua E Santiago","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000861","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000861","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to assess the extent to which single-family room (SFR) designs enhance family presence and satisfaction and to examine the impact of built environment factors such as proximity, access, privacy, technology, lighting, and acoustics on these outcomes.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The SFR neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) presents a highly intricate setting with distinctive design attributes. This study investigated a NICU environment moving from an open-bay model to a single-family unit.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive research study was conducted by a NICU patient care manager and researchers specializing in design and health communication. Quantitative data were collected from NICU family participants by electronic surveys and 30 hours of observation focused on occupancy. Qualitative data were gathered through 7 focus groups and 1 interview.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings reveal that single-family designs can facilitate enhanced feelings of safety, privacy, and satisfaction among families but support the desire for enhanced social opportunities among parents. The patient room was predominantly occupied by the patient, nursing staff, and family.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study further validates that SFR NICUs are beneficial for families when compared to open-bay designs.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice and research: </strong>As NICUs continue to increase in size, research should understand the impact this has on parental access to staff and concerns about isolation. This study highlights the importance of privacy, acoustics, and the implementation of technology in enhancing parental satisfaction. Optimizing NICU design positively influences parents' experiences, reinforcing the ongoing commitment to improving the environment for infant care.</p>","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"137-146"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kexin He, Xin Zhang, Jiayan Gou, Fei Wang, Liuni Zou
{"title":"mHealth Service Effects for Negative Emotions Among Parents of Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Kexin He, Xin Zhang, Jiayan Gou, Fei Wang, Liuni Zou","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000834","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000834","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This review aims to ascertain the effects of mHealth on negative emotions among parents of preterm infants and analyze the current state of mHealth services in this context.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Caring for preterm infants often engenders negative emotions in parents, such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Mobile Health (mHealth) services offer potential benefits for preterm infant care. However, there are several uncertainties regarding the impact of mHealth services on parental emotions.</p><p><strong>Methods and study design: </strong>Randomized controlled trial (RCT) and quasi-RCT were published in English and Chinese until 2023 and are available in the electronic databases of MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINHAHL), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, and China Science and Technology Journal Database were reviewed. Review Manager 5.4 was employed for random-effects meta-analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven RCTs and 6 quasi-RCTs with high risks were included, most of them were based on small sample size and single-centered. Meta-analysis demonstrated that mHealth interventions mitigated negative emotions, including anxiety (standard mean difference [SMD] = -1.07; 95% confidence interval [CI], -1.47 to -0.66; P < 0.0001), depression (SMD = -1.94; 95% CI, -3.01 to -0.86; P < 0.0001), and stress (SMD = -1.24; 95% CI, -2.07 to -0.40; P < 0.0001), among parents of preterm infants.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It is recommended to develop independent specialized software for mHealth, enhance theoretical underpinnings, and standardize practical protocols. Incorporating early recognition and screening of negative emotions within mHealth could offer comprehensive support for the mental health of parents with preterm infants.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>The mHealth-based interventions are needed to focus on the parents' emotional needs and minimize the impacts associated with mental stress.</p>","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"147-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M Pascual-Tutusaus, M Manresa, A Arranz-Betegón, J Goberna-Tricas
{"title":"Impact of Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Interventions on Breastfeeding Success, Maternal Self-Efficacy and Satisfaction: A Scoping Review.","authors":"M Pascual-Tutusaus, M Manresa, A Arranz-Betegón, J Goberna-Tricas","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000957","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000957","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This scoping review explores the impact of face-to-face Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) interventions on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) prevalence at six months, maternal self-efficacy, and satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>BFPCs are recognized as key figures in increasing EBF rates and improving health outcomes, especially within at-risk and underserved communities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A scoping review was conducted on literature published between January 2019 and March 2024, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). 493 records were identified, of which 282 were selected based on title and abstract. Two reviewers critically appraise 85 full-text articles using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality assessment tools. Discrepancies were resolved with two additional reviewers. Finally, 20 high-quality studies were included in the review.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Prenatal home visits and group support have been associated with an increase of EBF initiation rates. Postnatal home interventions with at least a two-month follow-up significantly improved EBF prevalence at six months.</p><p><strong>Discussion and conclusions: </strong>BFPCs' cultural proximity to mothers builds trust and facilitates breastfeeding knowledge acquisition and problem-solving. Home visits provide closeness and emotional support, while community groups offer a trusted environment for mothers to share their concerns and challenges.</p><p><strong>Implications for research: </strong>The social learning facilitated by BFPCs underscores the importance of their integration into healthcare systems. However, global standardization of BFPC training and practice is essential for their worldwide expansion. Future studies should employ validated tools to assess maternal self-efficacy and satisfaction. Additionally, research should explore the impact of BFPCs in developed countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"112-128"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145349990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Training on Different Breastfeeding Positions With Lactation Simulation Model on Breastfeeding.","authors":"Ayşenur Durmuş, Dilek Coşkuner Potur","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000944","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000944","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the effect of lactation simulation model-based (LSM-based) training on laid-back breastfeeding (semi-sitting or semi-lying) and upright position (sitting upright) breastfeeding given in the antenatal period on breast problems and breastfeeding.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was a randomized controlled experimental and prospective one. A total of 108 primiparous pregnant women, 36 in the laid-back breastfeeding group (LBBG), 36 in the upright position breastfeeding group (UPBG), and 36 in the control group (CG) were included in this study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mothers in the LBBG and UPBG had higher breastfeeding self-efficacy at postpartum 10th day and 6th month compared to the mothers in the CG; the mothers in the CG had significantly more breastfeeding problems at postpartum 24th hour and 10th day compared to the mothers in the LBBG ( P <0.05); the duration of exclusive breastfeeding was significantly higher among the mothers in the LBBG and UPBG compared to the mothers in the CG (p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It was determined that the LSM-based training on the breastfeeding position was effective in increasing mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding duration and that the LSM-based training on the laid-back breastfeeding position was an effective method in reducing breast problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"91-102"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trauma-Informed Care as a Universal Framework in Perinatal Practice.","authors":"Amy R Koehn","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000987","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000000987","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":"40 2","pages":"177-178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147789634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Susan Horner, Keri Benbrook, Melissa Hoffman, Lauren Libutti
{"title":"Implementing Guidelines for NICU Parent Presence: Effects on Parent and Infant Stress.","authors":"Susan Horner, Keri Benbrook, Melissa Hoffman, Lauren Libutti","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000776","DOIUrl":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000776","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Relationships between parents and infants are essential for mitigating stressors encountered in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and are supported by parent presence and engagement.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study was to compare NICU parent and infant outcomes pre- and postimplementation of an intervention aimed at increasing parent presence and engagement in the NICU. This family-centered care intervention consisted of communicating specific guidelines for parent presence.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data related to parent presence, skin-to-skin care, and breastfeeding; parental stress; infant outcomes including weight gain, length of stay, feeding status at discharge, and stress; and unit-level outcomes were collected from a convenience sample of 40 NICU families recruited preimplementation and compared with data for 38 NICU families recruited postimplementation of specific guidelines for parent presence. To establish comparability of groups, infants were assigned scores using the Neonatal Medical Index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Parent presence, engagement in skin-to-skin care, and breastfeeding rates were not significantly different between groups. Stress-related outcomes were significantly decreased in NICU mothers, fathers, and infants, and infant feeding outcomes were improved in the postintervention group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Specific guidelines for parent presence may represent an invitation for parents to engage with their NICU infants and may positively impact parent and infant stress.</p>","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"157-165"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134650547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tongue-Rotation Exercise Performance Recovers Intestinal Function After Cesarean Delivery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Shunsuke Hyuga, Miho Shishii, Yoshiko Osada, Hiroaki Kondo, Tomoe Fujita, Toshiyuki Okutomi","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000000988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate whether tongue-rotation exercises promote the recovery of bowel function after cesarean section.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Intestinal dysfunction after cesarean section is a serious complication. Chewing gum mastication is considered to promote the recovery of intestinal function after cesarean section. This effect is attributed to increased secretion of digestive hormones when chewing. A similar effect can be achieved with tongue-rotation exercise. However, whether this technique is effective for postoperative intestinal dysfunction remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective, randomized, open-label trial enrolled women scheduled for elective cesarean section at our hospital (September 2022-March 2023). Participants were randomized to group C (usual postoperative fasting: no drinking for 2 hours and no eating for 6 hours) or group T (usual care plus tongue-rotation exercises 3 times daily from 2 hours postoperatively until first flatus). The primary end point was time to first flatus. Secondary end points included time to first bowel sounds/peristalsis, time to first bowel movement, length of stay, nausea/vomiting, ileus, abdominal distention, and salivary amylase activity before and after the exercise.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sixty participants (30 per group) were analyzed, with no differences in baseline characteristics. Time to first flatus was significantly shorter in group T than in group C (927 ± 326 vs 1,233 ± 683 min; P = .031). No significant differences were observed in secondary end points.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Tongue-rotation exercises may contribute to early recovery after cesarean section by improving bowel function, thereby facilitating postpartum childcare.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice and research: </strong>Practice: Tongue-rotation exercises may be a feasible, no-cost adjunct to standard postcesarean care to facilitate earlier return of bowel function when gum chewing is undesirable. Research: Larger trials comparing tongue rotation with chewing gum and evaluating patient-centered outcomes (comfort, feeding, breastfeeding, satisfaction) are warranted.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>UMIN-CTR UMIN000055628; registered 2024-09-26; retrospectively registered.</p>","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147488551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}