Transition from Hospital to Home for Parents of Preterm Infants

Overview

Journal J Perinat Neonatal Nurs

Specialties Gynecology & Obstetrics
Nursing

Date 2012 Feb 2

PMID 22293645

Citations 22

Authors

Marina Boykova

Carole Kenner

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Abstract

Research on the phenomenon of transition spans several decades. This article discusses the transition from hospital to home and the challenges parents of preterm infants experience during a neonatal intensive care unit stay and after discharge. The article explores the link between parental problems and rehospitalizations and the need for accurate measures of transitional concerns. An example of a theoretical model and instrument is described.

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