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

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

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

: 2014

: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

: MCN-THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING

: MCN-AM J MATERN-CHIL

: 39

: 4

: 260

: 268

: 9

: 0361-929X

: 1539-0683

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/NMC.0000000000000061

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.