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Parental experiences of their infant's hospital admission undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review.

Marjorie A C P de ManElisabeth W SegersRenske SchappinKees van der LeedenRoelie M Wösten-van AsperenHans BreurCarolina de WeerthAgnes van den Hoogen
Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2021)
Having a child with CHD undergoing heart surgery is a stressful experience due to, among other things, the different situation-related parenting role during the hospital stay and feelings of anticipatory grief. Healthcare professionals in the PICU have an essential role in supporting parents and understanding the needs that are crucial for the parents in order to provide better support and reduce stress and anxiety. More qualitative research regarding the pathway from the prenatal diagnosis through the early childhood period is warranted.
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