Perceptions of Parents of Low-Birth-Weight Infants Admitted to the NICU of Concepts Relevant to the Transition From Birth to Home Care: A Qualitative Study Using a Grounded Theory Approach

Key Points

• Social interactions significantly influence parents' perceptions during their child's transition from NICU to home care.
• The study highlights various aspects of parental experiences and conceptual frameworks regarding low-birth-weight infants.
• Grounded theory approach was utilized to explore the perceptions of parents regarding NICU care and home transition.
• Findings suggest expanding support for parents of low-birth-weight infants during the critical transition period.