Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
مجله پزشکی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
Med J Islam Repub Iran
Medical Sciences
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir
2
journal2
1016-1430
2251-6840
8
10.18869/mjiri
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8888
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jalali
1392
10
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gregorian
2014
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online
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Supporting-emotional needs of Iranian parents with premature infants admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
Original Research
Original Research
<p> <strong>Background:</strong> Having an infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a stressful and painful experience. Unlike to normal births, this birth is associated with admission and separation of infant from parents. The aim of this study was to compile the supporting-emotional needs of Iranian parents who have a premature infant admitted in (NICU).</p><p> <strong>Methods:</strong> This study was performed using qualitative research approach. Twelve participants including 9 parents whose infant had been hospitalized in NICU two nurses and one physician were also selected for sampling purposes. Data were gathered using semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed by inductive content analysis approach.</p><p> <strong>Results:</strong> Four subcategories emerged from data analysis expressed supporting-emotional needs of parents of premature infants admitted in NICU. These subcategories were: Need for interaction with infant, Need to medical team’s empathy, need to exchange support with spouse, and Need to get help from others.</p><p> <strong>Conclusion:</strong> In order to develop mutual bonding with infant and attain parental roles, parents need to be close their neonate, also receive empathy and support to find a way to meet their needs. Participants in this study announced that resolving these needs can help parents to feel more confidence in infant's care and reduce their negative feelings.</p>
Emotions, Parents, Premature infant, Content, Neonatal intensive care unit.
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http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-683&slc_lang=en&sid=1
Faranak
Aliabadi
faral9851@yahoo.com
200319475328460012794
200319475328460012794
No
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad
Kamali
kamali.mo@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460012795
200319475328460012795
Yes
Department of Rehabilitation Management, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Leili
Borimnejad
l.borimnejad@gmail.com
200319475328460012796
200319475328460012796
No
Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehdi
Rassafiani
mrassafiani@yahoo.com
200319475328460012797
200319475328460012797
No
Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehdi
Rasti
m.rasti.ot@gmail.com
200319475328460012798
200319475328460012798
No
Narges
Shafaroodi
narges7@yahoo.com
200319475328460012799
200319475328460012799
No
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,Iran.
Foroogh
Rafii
frafii@iums.ac.ir
200319475328460012800
200319475328460012800
No
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Reihaneh
Askary Kachoosangy
askary_ot@yahoo.com
200319475328460012801
200319475328460012801
No
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.