Caregiver and Provider Perceptions of Health Disparities in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

1) To describe the experience of caregivers and their perceptions of disparate care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and 2) explore interprofessional NICU provider perspectives on potential biases and perceptions of disparate care.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted in 1 southeastern level IV NICU. Semistructured interviews assessed caregiver and provider perspectives on NICU care. Purposive sampling ensured ≥50% of caregivers self-identified as racial and/or ethnic minorities. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and audio verified. A coding scheme was developed, raw data were systematically coded, and emerging themes were identified using thematic analyses.

Results

Twenty-three caregivers and 14 providers were interviewed, i

SUBMITTER: Midgette Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716910 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature