Recommendations for Peer-to-peer Support for NICU Parents

Overview

Journal J Perinatol

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2015 Nov 25

PMID 26597805

Citations 61

Authors

S L Hall

D J Ryan

J Beatty

L Grubbs

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Abstract

Peer-to-peer support provided by 'veteran' neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents to those with current NICU babies is a legitimate and unique form of support that can complement or supplement, but not replace, services provided by professional NICU staff. Peer support can be delivered through hospital- or community-based programs that offer one-to-one in-person or telephone matches, or support groups that meet in-person or via the Internet. Issues in program development, volunteer training and program operation are discussed. Recommendations for offering peer support to all NICU parents as an integral component of family-centered care and comprehensive family support are presented.

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