Family-centered care in the neonatal intensive care unit: a meta-analysis and systematic review of outcomes for preterm infants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The efficacy of family integrated care for preterm infants is not well established. This meta-analysis aims to assess the impact of family-integrated care on preterm infants to inform neonatal clinical practices.

Methods

We conducted a literature search in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Weipu, and Wanfang databases up to August 25, 2024. Two researchers independently screened articles, applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, and performed quality assessments and data extraction. Meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software.

Results

Thirteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included, encompassing 3,005 preterm infants, of which 1,390 received family-integrated c

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811580 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature