William Hull, Alejandra Rodriguez, Nathan Talarico, Curry Bordelon
{"title":"Supporting Fathers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Scoping Review.","authors":"William Hull, Alejandra Rodriguez, Nathan Talarico, Curry Bordelon","doi":"10.1097/JPN.0000000000000876","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This scoping review explores the critical yet often overlooked role of fathers in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment, particularly during the emotionally tumultuous period following the birth of a critically ill infant.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>The birth of an infant significantly disrupts family dynamics and may impact the role of each parent. Fathers in the NICU are frequently overlooked, leading to feelings of isolation and stress. Fathers often face confusion, stress, and a sense of exclusion, which are compounded by the trauma of having a critically ill infant.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Using the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis model, the authors identified 18 articles that provide guidance on potential solutions to supporting an inclusive NICU environment for families, including fathers. The articles also consider the need for staff and provider training for a sustainable and inclusive NICU environment. Outcomes from the scoping review highlight the need for inclusive support for fathers, emphasizing that their involvement is crucial for the well-being of the infant and the family.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Creating a welcoming NICU environment, training staff to address fathers' needs, and providing flexible policies can improve paternal engagement. Effective communication and support systems, including peer-led groups, are vital.</p><p><strong>Precis statement: </strong>Inclusive practices, better communication, and tailored support for fathers in the NICU can enhance paternal involvement and engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":54773,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5000,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1097/JPN.0000000000000876","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"NURSING","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Abstract
Purpose: This scoping review explores the critical yet often overlooked role of fathers in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment, particularly during the emotionally tumultuous period following the birth of a critically ill infant.
Background: The birth of an infant significantly disrupts family dynamics and may impact the role of each parent. Fathers in the NICU are frequently overlooked, leading to feelings of isolation and stress. Fathers often face confusion, stress, and a sense of exclusion, which are compounded by the trauma of having a critically ill infant.
Discussion: Using the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis model, the authors identified 18 articles that provide guidance on potential solutions to supporting an inclusive NICU environment for families, including fathers. The articles also consider the need for staff and provider training for a sustainable and inclusive NICU environment. Outcomes from the scoping review highlight the need for inclusive support for fathers, emphasizing that their involvement is crucial for the well-being of the infant and the family.
Implications for practice: Creating a welcoming NICU environment, training staff to address fathers' needs, and providing flexible policies can improve paternal engagement. Effective communication and support systems, including peer-led groups, are vital.
Precis statement: Inclusive practices, better communication, and tailored support for fathers in the NICU can enhance paternal involvement and engagement.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing (JPNN) strives to advance the practice of evidence-based perinatal and neonatal nursing through peer-reviewed articles in a topic-oriented format. Each issue features scholarly manuscripts, continuing education options, and columns on expert opinions, legal and risk management, and education resources. The perinatal focus of JPNN centers around labor and delivery and intrapartum services specifically and overall perinatal services broadly. The neonatal focus emphasizes neonatal intensive care and includes the spectrum of neonatal and infant care outcomes. Featured articles for JPNN include evidence-based reviews, innovative clinical programs and projects, clinical updates and education and research-related articles appropriate for registered and advanced practice nurses.
The primary objective of The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing is to provide practicing nurses with useful information on perinatal and neonatal nursing. Each issue is PEER REVIEWED and will feature one topic, to be covered in depth. JPNN is a refereed journal. All manuscripts submitted for publication are peer reviewed by a minimum of three members of the editorial board. Manuscripts are evaluated on the basis of accuracy and relevance of content, fit with the journal purpose and upcoming issue topics, and writing style. Both clinical and research manuscripts applicable to perinatal and neonatal care are welcomed.