Emotional experience of fathers of premature infants in NICU: a Meta-synthesis of qualitative research
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20230203-00342
- VernacularTitle:NICU住院早产儿父亲情感体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Jiajing CHI
1
;
Wanhui YU
;
Xinrui ZHANG
;
Xiao GAO
;
Junjie TANG
;
Mengjie LI
;
Xiaoyu GOU
;
Nan LU
;
Lijuan YANG
Author Information
1. 山东第一医科大学附属省立医院护理部，济南 250021
- Keywords:
Infant, premature;
Intensive Care Units, Neonatal;
Fathers;
Emotional experience;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2023;29(34):4634-4641
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically synthesize qualitative research on the emotional experience of fathers of premature infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), so as to provide a basis for the care guidance and psychological care of fathers of premature infants.Methods:The articles on the qualitative study of emotional experience of fathers of premature infants in NICU were systematically searched through computers in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data, VIP, and China Biomedical Medline Disc. The search period was from the establishment of the database to May 15, 2022. The article quality evaluation was conducted using the quality evaluation criteria for qualitative research of the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Center in Australia. The aggregation integration method was used to summarize and synthesize the results.Results:A total of 9 articles were included, 33 research results were extracted, summarized into 9 categories, and ultimately integrated into 3 synthesized results, namely facing multiple pressures and challenges, craving support, actively responding and reflecting on growth.Conclusions:The fathers of NICU premature infants have heavy physical and mental burdens, and hope to receive support from multiple parties. It is recommended that medical and nursing staff pay attention to the inner experiences and needs of fathers of NICU premature infants, optimize the support system, and improve their coping ability and promote their mental health.
