Role of OT for Mothers With Children Who Have Had a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Stay

Key Points

• Mothers of children who spent time in the NICU experience significant challenges in occupational performance, requiring targeted support.
• Evidence suggests that implementing occupational therapy can improve personal and practical outcomes for these mothers.
• Investigation into mothers' experiences emphasizes the need for tailored OT programs to assist this unique population.
• The significance of occupational therapy emerges as crucial in bridging the gap between NICU challenges and maternal wellbeing.