The Experiences of Mothers in a Neonatal Unit and Their Use of the Babble App

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ID5000628
AutoresCharlotte Gibson (0000-0002-5101-8388, Independent Researcher, Auckland, New Zealand, autor correspondente), Kirsty Ro, Kirsty Ross (0000-0003-3744-8143, Massey University), Matt N Williams (0000-0002-0571-215X), Matt Williams (Independent Researcher, Auckland, New Zealand), Nathalie De Vries (0009-0006-9931-6997, Palmerston North Hospital)
Ano2021
Volume11
Fascículo2
Data de publicação2021-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoSAGE Open (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/21582440211023170
OpenAlexW3174968104
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas37

To better understand the experiences of mothers with an infant admitted to a neonatal unit and ascertain their perspectives on an available information support app, Babble, eight mothers with an infant admitted to a Level II+ neonatal unit were interviewed. Thematic analysis was utilized and responses indicated that mothers of neonates experienced challenges around adapting to the maternal role and managing their expectations of motherhood. Relationships with staff were seen as pivotal in the development of maternal confidence and essential to the overall experience. Mothers prioritized informational support, but how mothers sought out this information depended on their individual needs. Mothers who reported using the Babble app found it to be a helpful supplementary resource, tailorable to their situation. Results suggest that greater staff awareness of parental perspectives and the development of adaptable and diverse resources, ensuring parents are provided with individualized and appropriate care, is needed

Developmental psychology · Neonatal intensive care unit · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology