Key factors supporting implementation of a training program for neonatal family- centered care - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditionally, the care of infants in neonatal care units has been professionally centered, paying less attention to family support. In recent years, many interventions have been developed to improve family-centered care and thereby parent and infant outcomes. Understanding the key factors of implementation of these interventions would help improve clinical practice. The aim of this study was to describe the staff's perceptions of the implementation of the Close Collaboration with Parents Training Program and to identify the barriers and facilitators of the implementation.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative interview study was conducted in eight neonatal intensive care units in Finland. Nineteen unit managers and 32 nurses were interviewed after their unit had fini

SUBMITTER: Toivonen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6585011 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature