Experience and needs of parental care for premature infants during the transition from hospital to home: a Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20230405-01322
- VernacularTitle:从医院到家庭过渡中的早产儿父母照护体验及需求质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Xiaojiao WANG
1
;
Li GAO
;
Cuilian YANG
;
Yaozheng XU
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学护理学院，北京 100069
- Keywords:
Infant, premature;
Transition;
Care experience;
Needs;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(3):299-308
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To systematically evaluate the experience and needs of parental care for premature infants during the transition from hospital to home.Methods:Qualitative studies on the experience and needs of parental care for premature infants transitioning from hospital to home were electronically searched in Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, China Biomedical Medline Disc, and WanFang Data. The search period was from the establishment of the database to June 3, 2023. The retrieved studies were evaluated using the quality evaluation criteria for qualitative research of the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Center. The qualitative research results were integrated using the method of aggregation integration.Results:A total of 14 articles were included, 39 research results were extracted, categorized into nine categories. These categories were integrated into three synthesized results, namely the dependency period (parents of premature infants coexisted with joy and concern, and relied on professional support from medical and nursing staff), shock period (parents of premature infants developed negative emotions, faced dual difficulties in home care and role switching, and needed internal and external professional support from the family), adaptation period (parents of premature infants actively responded to changes, sought peer support, and transitioned to the "new normal" of life) .Conclusions:The transition from hospital to home is a dynamic process. During the transition process, parents of premature infants undergo complex emotional experiences and role transitions, requiring support from healthcare professionals, family members, and peers. Medical and nursing workers should pay attention to the psychological changes and diverse needs of parents, provide professional support and guidance to help them adapt to the role of parents, and promote the healthy growth of premature infants.
