Family-Centered Care for High-Risk Infants and the Roles of Healthcare Professionals
10.21896/jksmch.2024.28.1.5
- Author:
Yeo Jin IM
1
;
Young-Ah PARK
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health
2024;28(1):5-11
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:KO
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Abstract:
With an increasing trend toward low birth rates and premature births, the importance of managing the health of high-risk infants has received constant emphasis. It is necessary to establish a family-centered care culture in neonatal intensive care units where high-risk infants are hospitalized. This study is intended to examine the current status of family-centered care and the direction of the role played by healthcare professionals, focusing on the characteristics of high-risk infants and their families. Healthcare professionals should listen to the needs of the family and facilitate their involvement to improve the performance of family-centered care and systematic support. Specific guidelines are required to strengthen the competence and leadership of healthcare professionals. The paradigm shift toward family-centered care for high-risk infants is a challenge for healthcare professionals and parents, but it will serve as a vision and strategy to improve the health of high-risk infants and their families by including the family in the healthcare process.
