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Effect Of Anticipatory Guidance On Parental Knowledge And Anxiety Prior To Discharge Of Infant From The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit To Home, Stephanie Kelty
Effect Of Anticipatory Guidance On Parental Knowledge And Anxiety Prior To Discharge Of Infant From The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit To Home, Stephanie Kelty
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Background: Lack of adequate parental education and discharge readiness from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) increases the risk for poor infant outcomes, hospital readmissions, postpartum depression, parental anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. One component of parental readiness at discharge is receiving anticipatory guidance from a trusted healthcare provider prior to discharge.
Purpose/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of provider-led anticipatory guidance to enhance parents’ knowledge regarding high-risk infant behaviors and decrease anxiety related to caring for their high-risk infant after NICU discharge. Additionally, this study aimed to assess parental opinions about the value of anticipatory guidance sessions. …