A qualitative study on the experience and needs of fathers of NICU premature infants in preparation for discharge
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2023.22.003
- VernacularTitle:NICU早产儿父亲出院准备体验的质性研究
- Author:
Xiaoxiao SUN
1
;
Shuohui CHEN
;
Lingli MEI
;
Fengyi MO
;
Dan LIU
;
Xiaoming YU
Author Information
1. 310000 杭州市 浙江大学医学院附属妇产科医院新生儿科
- Keywords:
Intensive Care Units,Neonate;
Premature Infant;
Fathers;
Discharge Preparation;
Qualitative Research;
Neonatal Nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2023;58(22):2710-2715
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To gain an in-depth understanding of the real experiences,feelings and needs of fathers of premature infants in NICU regarding hospital discharge preparation,and to provide a basis for medical institutions on the development of personalized health education plans and continuous nursing care plans for discharged premature infants.Methods By the purposive sampling method,15 fathers of premature infants in NICU of a tertiary obstetrics and gynecology hospital in Zhejiang Province from April 2022 to July 2022 on the day of discharge and 6 weeks after discharge were selected for semi-structured interviews,and the interview data were analyzed using the Colazzi's phenomenological 7-step analysis.Results The experiences and needs of NICU premature fathers in discharge preparation are divided into 4 themes.1.The father's problems coexist with the growth of premature infants,such as expecting to see premature infants on the day of discharge and having confidence in discharge care,experiencing various negative emotions after discharge,and increasing empathy and sense of responsibility after discharge.2.Inadequate ability to care for oneself,including a lack of access to professional care knowledge,a need to improve nursing skills,and an overreliance on premature mothers.3.Social role conflict in the family.4.Longing for assistance,including professional medical advice and more family support.Conclusion Fathers of premature infants in the NICU coexist with negative emotions and growth experiences as they prepare for discharge,with various needs such as reducing role conflict,enhancing independent care ability,and obtaining psychological and multi-party support.To improve their discharge preparation level,nursing staff should develop a personalized health education plan as well as a continuous nursing plan.
