Exploration of Family-Centered Care in Nicus
A Grounded Theory Methodology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5455488 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Young Ah Park (College of Nursing Science, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea), Yeojin Im (0000-0001-7054-0713, College of Nursing Science, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 10-11 |
| Pages | 1231-1242 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Health Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10497323241298928 |
| PMID | 39607849 |
| OpenAlex | W4404812782 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 34 |
This study aimed to explore the experience of family-centered care (FCC) for high-risk infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) among their parents and healthcare providers (HCPs) using the grounded theory methodology to understand the processes and interactions involved. By employing the grounded theory approach described by Corbin and Strauss, in-depth interviews were conducted with parents and HCPs experienced in NICU settings. Participants were selected via theoretical and snowball sampling, and data were managed and analyzed concurrently using MAXQDA software. The analysis was performed through open coding, process analysis, and category integration. The analysis of the experiences of FCC for high-risk infants in the NICU produced a detailed framework involving 71 concepts, 27 subcategories, and 11 upper categories. Through process analysis and category integration, the study identified a significant process termed 'Union of care' characterized by four sequential phases: [Wandering]-[Approaching with one mind]-[Becoming a harmonious team]-[Carrying on the care]. This process model underscores the dynamic and collaborative nature of FCC in the complex environment of the NICU. This study highlights the importance of dynamic interaction and mutual understanding between parents and HCPs in FCC for high-risk infants. The promotion of a cooperative approach is recommended, with a focus on open communication, respect for parental roles, and HCPs' facilitation of parental involvement in care processes. Future research should consider larger and more diverse participant groups to broaden understanding and develop more inclusive FCC strategies
Axial coding · Developmental psychology · Focus group · Grounded theory · Health care · Neonatal intensive care unit · Participant observation · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Snowball sampling · Sociology · Theoretical sampling · Computer Science · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Neonatal Respiratory Health Research · Nursing · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |