Objective This study aims to explore coping strategies of fathers of very low birth weight
(VLBW) infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Study design A qualitative …

Objective Parents of preterm, very low birthweight (VLBW) infants in neonatal intensive care
units (NICU) undergo emotional turmoil. Studies on parent's experiences typically focus on …

Background Extremely premature infants (those born before 28 weeks' gestational age) are
highly immature, requiring months of care at a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For …

Perceptions of parents with preterm infants who were hospitalized in a Singapore-based
neonatal intensive care unit were observed. Convenience sampling method was used to …

Objective To explore how the fathers experience their role as a support for their partner and
the relationship with them during their preterm infant's stay in the NICU. Study design Multi …

Background The aim of this study was to explore and describe the coping experiences of
parents to children admitted to a neonatal unit. Methods A qualitative research approach …

Having a sick infant in the NICU can be quite stressful and overwhelming to parents. They
require support and may have varied needs. A systematic review of qualitative and …

The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of collecting outcome
data from parents of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and to explore the psychological …

Many parents experience preterm birth as traumatic and develop high levels of emotional
stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. This can have a negative impact on the bonding …

The difficulties of caring for preterm infants and associated psychological stress incurred by
parents of preterm infants admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have been well …