ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Infant and Family Outcomes and Experiences Related to Family-Centered Care Interventions in the NICU: A Systematic Review.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Indicators of maternal anxiety, stress, and depression and developmental outcomes in preterm children: A systematic review.Infant mental health journal · 2026Pooled it
- Summary of best evidence on parental involvement in neonatal intensive care units: integrating family-centered and family-integrated care models.Global health action · 2026Review
- The NeuroSense PremmieEd Parenting Educational Intervention (PremmieSense)-A Neuroprotective Intervention for Preterm Infant-Parent Dyads: Reported Using the TIDieR Framework.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Parent-infant communication should include vocal and physical interaction from mothers and fathers in the neonatal setting.Evidence-based nursing · 2026Article
- Person-Centered Exploration of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Stressors and Social Support in Parenting Very Preterm Infants: A Cross-Sectional Study on Risks and Resources in Italy and Portugal.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Factors associated with the mental health of parents during and after their child's hospitalisation: an international longitudinal prospective cohort study.BMJ mental health · 2026Article
- Exploring Patient, Parent and Clinician Views of Outcomes for Family-Centered Care in Neonatal Settings: A Qualitative Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Parent Experiences During Child Hospitalization in an International Cohort: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Guided by Family-Centered Care Principles and the Socio-Ecological Model.Journal of patient experience · 2026Article
- Effect of physician communication on caregivers' anxiety in pediatric trauma patients: a quasi-experimental study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Family-centered nursing care model for neonatal intensive care.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2026Article
- Development and psychometric validation of the NICU parental agency scale: a multicenter cross-sectional study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- A Compassion-Focused Approach to Support Parents After Preterm Birth.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2025Review
- Family-Centered Rehabilitation and Parenting Resilience in the Care of an Infant Born at 22 Weeks: A Case Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Parents of Hospitalized Children in 14 Countries.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- A Narrative Review of Neurodevelopmental, Psychiatric, and Behavioral Consequences of Preterm Birth.Cureus · 2025Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesFamily-centered care (FCC) has been promoted as a model of care in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) for decades. We aimed to synthesize recent evidence about infant and parent outcomes and experiences of FCC interventions in the NICU.
methodsStudies were identified through searches of PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycInfo, and Web of Science (2019-2024). We systematically reviewed English language research from peer-reviewed journals. We excluded studies about Family-Integrated Care and Close Collaboration with Parents to avoid redundancy with other recent reviews.
resultsTwenty studies evaluated 19 FCC interventions compared with regular NICU care for a total of 3502 parents/primary caregivers of infants in NICUs in 11 countries. The designs were quantitative (n = 16), qualitative (n = 3), and mixed methods (n = 1). Significant improvements in infant outcomes included feeding (n = 3), weight (n = 1), and length of stay (n = 1). There were no worsened infant outcomes. Significant improvements in parent outcomes included participation, experience, satisfaction, and parent mental health. Two studies had mixed results for parent outcomes, with minimal worsened outcomes. Qualitative findings were also mostly positive.
conclusionsRecent research shows positive infant and family outcomes with a range of FCC interventions in the NICU. However, more RCTs comparing interventions and using similar validated outcome measures are needed.
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