Nurses' Perspectives on the Close Collaboration with Parents Training Program in the NICU - UTU Research Portal

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Nurses' Perspectives on the Close Collaboration with Parents Training Program in the NICU

Authors: Axelin A, Ahlqvist-Bjorkroth S, Kauppila W, Boukydis Z, Lehtonen L

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

Publication year: 2014

Journal: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

Journal name in source: MCN-THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING

Journal acronym: MCN-AM J MATERN-CHIL

Volume: 39

Issue: 4

First page : 260

Last page: 268

Number of pages: 9

ISSN: 0361-929X

eISSN: 1539-0683

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/NMC.0000000000000061(external)

Abstract

Clinical Implications: The transition from professionally centered NICU care to family-centered care is achievable using a well-designed structured program that involves all staff members. The program was able to change the nurses' attitudes and care practices, signifying a successful implementation of family-centered care.