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To evaluate perceptions of parents and healthcare providers regarding the use of narrative diaries in the NICU to support families.

April 10, 2026Nursing in Critical Care0 citations

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Parents' and Healthcare Providers' Perceptions About the Use of Narrative Diaries in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Feasibility Study

KTKiara Ros ThekkanAzienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini CGCatia GennaBambino Gesù Children's Hospital GSGabriele SorrentinoUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata

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To evaluate perceptions of parents and healthcare providers regarding the use of narrative diaries in the NICU to support families.
Conducted a prospective feasibility study in a neonatal intensive care unit
Engaged parents and healthcare providers for their feedback on diary usage
Assessed the potential impact on preventing post-intensive care syndrome in families
Parents expressed positive views on using narrative diaries to document experiences
Healthcare providers recognized the importance of facilitating diary writing
Potential benefits highlighted include enhancing parental support and engagement in the NICU

Abstract

The use of a narrative NICU diary may support parents and prevent the family post-intensive care syndrome (PICS-f). Strategies are needed to promote diary writing by HCPs.

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