Experiences and Perceptions of Hospital to Home Transitional Care for Parents of Premature Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Meta‐Synthesis
Qualitative synthesis reveals critical emotional needs of parents during NICU-to-home transition for preterm infants, suggesting support systems are essential.
Key Points
Parents of preterm infants face emotional challenges during the NICU-to-home transition, necessitating robust support systems.
The qualitative review identified that critical appraisal of existing literature highlights unmet spiritual and emotional needs.
A thematic synthesis approach analyzed parental experiences and guidance requirements, emphasizing holistic care during discharge.
Recognition of parents' needs can significantly improve neonatal health outcomes and their infants' adaptation at home.