| Summary: | 碩士 === 輔仁大學 === 護理學系碩士班 === 106 === This quasi-experimental design study was to investigate Kangaroo Father Care (KFC) on the heart rate variation and behavior state of preterm infants during hospitalization and the attachment to their fathers. Three continuous days of 30 mins KFC for three times were practiced at a regional teaching hospital in Hsinchu City. Premature infants and their father recruited under IRB review, agreed to participate in this study. The Anderson Behavior state scale (ABSS) was used to assess the behavior state of premature infants before, during and after KFC during hospitalization. The Physiological monitor was used to record heart rate, respiratory rate, saturation and convert heart rate into heart rate variation. The Father-infant Attachment Scale (FAS) was used to assess attachment of their fathers. Result: Premature infants in KFC group compared to infants of control group had more heart rate and LF/HF which showed a statistically significant difference (HR:155 ± 11.7 beats/min vs 151 ± 19.2 beats/min, p<.001; LF/HF:4.24±0.47 vs 3.11±0.15, p=.006); in the behavior state, KFC group had more quiet sleep than control group which showed a statistically significant difference (KC vs RC=43% vs 35%, p=.02). Post test of Father-infant Attachment Scores were higher among the KFC fathers, and showed a statistically significant difference (63.1±8.11 vs 74.1±8.77, p=.001). These findings can used to be an evidence-base guideline for giving kangaroo father care model and create a family centered care for hospitalized preterm infants.
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