Parent-to-parent support interventions for parents of babies cared for in a neonatal unit-protocol of a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence.

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Authors
Hunt, H.
Whear, R.
Boddy, K.
Wakely, L.
Bethel, A.
Morris, C.
Abbott, R.
Prosser, Sue
Collinson, A.
Kurinczuk, J.
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Systematic reviews
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Journal Article
Systematic review
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BioMed Central
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Parents of babies admitted to neonatal units experience an arduous emotional journey. Feelings of helplessness, fear, sadness, guilt, grief and anger are common. These feelings can lead to anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress which may persist long after discharge from the unit. Support from a parent with first-hand experience able to empathise with problems and challenges may help. This systematic review will identify quantitative and qualitative evidence to address the role of parent-to-parent support interventions for families of babies cared for in neonatal units, and combine the findings in an integrated synthesis.
Citation
Parent-to-parent support interventions for parents of babies cared for in a neonatal unit-protocol of a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence. 2018, 7 (1):179 Syst Rev
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