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Fathers’ Experiences Six Months After their Preterm Infant's Discharge from the NICU

Eriksson, Ellen ; Lundqvist, Pia LU and Jönsson, Lisbeth LU (2024) In Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing 47(4). p.245-254
Abstract

Although fathers experience emotional stress both during the care period and after discharge, there is limited research focusing exclusively on fathers’ experiences after their time in a neonatal intensive care unit. Their experiences are important for tailoring support to fathers based on their individual needs. This paper is part of a longitudinal study in which parents were followed by means of questionnaires and individual interviews during a two-year period after discharge from hospital-based neonatal home care. A qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach was used to elucidate the experiences of fathers six months after their preterm infant’s discharge. Twelve fathers participated in the study. The following... (More)

Although fathers experience emotional stress both during the care period and after discharge, there is limited research focusing exclusively on fathers’ experiences after their time in a neonatal intensive care unit. Their experiences are important for tailoring support to fathers based on their individual needs. This paper is part of a longitudinal study in which parents were followed by means of questionnaires and individual interviews during a two-year period after discharge from hospital-based neonatal home care. A qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach was used to elucidate the experiences of fathers six months after their preterm infant’s discharge. Twelve fathers participated in the study. The following categories emerged and constituted the result: “Vivid memories from the NICU,” “Struggling with new challenges in life” and “Transition to home still in their thoughts.” The approach and attitude of health-care professionals may contribute to fathers’ involvement during the care period, as fathers tend to set their own feelings aside.

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family-centered care, Fathers’ experiences, hospital-based neonatal home care, NICU, person-centered care
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Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing
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47
issue
4
pages
245 - 254
publisher
Taylor & Francis
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  • scopus:85204808315
  • pmid:39320934
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2469-4193
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10.1080/24694193.2024.2406209
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English
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