Fathers' lived experiences of caring for their preterm infant at the neonatal unit and in neonatal home care after the introduction of a parental support programme: A phenomenological study.

Sofia Hemle JerntorpBengt SivbergPia Lundqvist

Published in: Scandinavian journal of caring sciences (2020)

The general structure of fathers' experiences highlights the importance of professionals becoming more responsive to fathers' needs and to tailoring support to fathers by focusing on their individual experiences and needs.

Keyphrases

mental health
preterm birth
clinical trial
randomized controlled trial
low birth weight
study protocol
gestational age
preterm infants