Parents' Prenatal, Onward, and Postdischarge Experiences in Case of Extreme Prematurity: When to Set the Course for a Trusting Relationship between Parents and Medical Staff

Abstract

This study stresses the impact of prenatal counseling and shows that, regardless of outcome, the course of a trusting relationship between parents and health care team is already set before birth.

Interprofessional Collaboration in a New Model of Transitional Care for Families with Preterm Infants – The Health Care Professional’s Perspective

“…Rothe et al 51 recommend initial prenatal contact between the caregiver and the parents and a prenatal consultation to help parents feel secure and reduce their concerns. Bornhorst et al 52 showed that involving parents in prenatal decision-making increased their feeling of involvement in the postnatal treatment of their child, and concluded that the course of a trusting relationship between parents and HCP is set before birth. 52 Studies on transitional care found that an intensive relationship between the APN and those in care can improve patient outcomes, significantly increase the chances patients will survive, and reduce rehospitalizations.…”

“…Bornhorst et al 52 showed that involving parents in prenatal decision-making increased their feeling of involvement in the postnatal treatment of their child, and concluded that the course of a trusting relationship between parents and HCP is set before birth. 52 Studies on transitional care found that an intensive relationship between the APN and those in care can improve patient outcomes, significantly increase the chances patients will survive, and reduce rehospitalizations. 17 In the TtH-model, APN support includes intensive, long-term parental support.…”