Transition to parenthood in the neonatal care unit: a qualitative study and conceptual model designed to illuminate parent and professional views of the impact of webcam technology

Transition to parenthood in the neonatal care unit: a qualitative study and conceptual model designed to illuminate parent and professional views of the impact of webcam technology

Abstract Background Complications during pregnancy, childbirth and/or the postnatal period may result in the admission of a baby to a neonatal unit (NNU). While the survival and long-term prospects of high-risk infants are enhanced by admission, the enforced separation of the parent and child may ha...

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Main Authors: Susan Kerr, Caroline King, Rhona Hogg, Kerri McPherson, Janet Hanley, Maggie Brierton, Sean Ainsworth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Neonatal unit
Technology
Perceptions
Parents
Professionals
Qualitative
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0917-6

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