Abstract
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:The study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental trial to determine the effect of the Family Integrated Care(FICare) model on the readiness of parents whose infants were hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit(NICU) for discharge and home care of the infants.
STUDY DESING:The sample group of the study consisted of 68 parents,34of whom were in the intervention group with infants hospitalized in the NICU and34 in the control group.Parents in the intervention group received FICare,and parents in the control group received usual care.
RESULTS:The total mean score of the mothers and fathers in the intervention group regarding readiness for discharge and home care was higher than that of the control group,and a significant difference was observed.
CONCLUSION:The FICare model was observed to enhance the readiness of mothers and fathers for discharge and home care and positively affect the infant's weight gain,thestatus of breastfeeding and the continuation of nutrition.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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