Parental assessment of comfort in newborns affected by life-limiting conditions treated by a standardized neonatal comfort care program
Title
Parental assessment of comfort in newborns affected by life-limiting conditions treated by a standardized neonatal comfort care program
Creator
Parravicini E; Daho M; Foe G; Steinwurtzel R; Byrne M
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Publisher
Journal of Perinatology
Date
2018
Subject
Palliative Care/mt [Methods]; Parents/px [Psychology]; Patient Comfort/st [Standards]; Adult; Female; Humans; Infant; Intensive Care; Male; Neonatal/og [Organization & Administration]; New York; Newborn; Patient Care Team/og [Organization & Administration]; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Prospective Studies; Qualitative Research; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
Description
OBJECTIVE: To assess the perception of parents concerning the state of comfort maintained in their infants born with life-limiting conditions and treated by a standardized neonatal comfort care program. STUDY DESIGN: Participants were parents (n=35 families) who elected comfort care for their newborns diagnosed with life-limiting conditions. Standardized comfort measures including family/infant bonding, warmth, nutrition/hydration and pain/discomfort management were provided to all infants. Parents consented to receive a questionnaire with quantitative response options and open-ended questions. RESULTS: Forty-two questionnaires (26 from mothers and 16 from fathers) were collected and analyzed. Most parents reported that their child was treated with respect, in a caring, peaceful and non-invasive environment. To the question 'Do you think that overall your baby received comfort' mode response was 'always'. CONCLUSION: Parents of infants with life-limiting conditions perceive that their babies experience comfort as a result of the care provided by the standardized Neonatal Comfort Care Program.
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Citation
Parravicini E; Daho M; Foe G; Steinwurtzel R; Byrne M, “Parental assessment of comfort in newborns affected by life-limiting conditions treated by a standardized neonatal comfort care program,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 24, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/16537.