Short-term Neonatal and Parental Outcomes in Low- and High-Risk Infants

Short Term Neonatal and Parents Outcomes in Low and High Risk Infants Undergoing Family Care Intervention

This study aimed to evaluate the short-term neonatal and parental outcomes in low- and high-risk infants following a single-session family care education intervention. A total of 34 parent-infant dyads were included.

All parents received a structured, family care education during hospitalization. Parental depression, anxiety, care participation, and neonatal pain were assessed on the 10th day of hospitalization and at discharge.

• Infants diagnosed as neurodevelopmentally at risk.
• Infants born between 37 and 40 gestational weeks.
• Infants with a birth weight below 2500 grams.
• Infants who have been admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit for at least 10 days since birth.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Infants whose families declined participation in the study.
• Infants with congenital anomalies.