Family-centered nursing care in the neonatal intensive care unit

Abstract

Family-centered nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a holistic approach that recognizes the importance of the family in the care and development of the newborn and involves them as an integral part of the healthcare team, valuing their needs, concerns and experiences during the newborn's hospitalization. The aim of this study was to discuss family-centered nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This is an integrative review and its guiding question was: "What is family-centered nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit?". The databases used were BDENF, MEDLINE and PUBMED. The study sample consisted of nine original articles. To extract the data, the type of study and the year of publication were analyzed. The results were presented and discussed in terms of the nurse's role and the importance of humanization in interventions and the family's participation and perception of nursing care. It was concluded that family-centered nursing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit aims to promote a humanized and integrated approach to caring for the newborn and the family, valuing the partnership and collaboration between the health team and the parents, contributing to the healthy development, well-being and recovery of the newborn, as well as strengthening family ties and emotional support for the parents during their stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.