![]() The parental perception of support did not increase after the intervention however, the parents reported a high level of staff support both before and after the intervention. ![]() In the historical control and intervention groups, the mothers median NPST scores at admission were 4.5 (range, 1.9–5.0) and 4.1 (range, 1.0–4.8), respectively ( p < 0.001) at discharge, these scores were 4.4 (range, 2.7–5.0) and 4.4 (range, 2.6–5), respectively (difference not significant). In the historical control and intervention groups, the fathers’ median NPST scores at admission were 4.3 (range, 1.9–5.0) and 4.0 (range, 2.5–4.8), respectively ( p < 0.0001) at discharge, these scores were 4.3 (range, 1.6–5.0) and 4.4 (range, 2.3–5.0), respectively (difference not significant). To evaluate the impact of this concept, we adopted a quasi-experimental design using the Nurse Parent Support Tool (NPST), we investigated the differences in the fathers’ ( n = 497) and mothers’ (n = 562) perception of the nursing support received on admission and discharge between before and after the intervention. We developed a “father-friendly NICU” with the aim of providing good-quality care to the entire family. ![]() ![]() Fathers often have their own support needs however, studies have shown that these needs are rarely met to the same degree as those of the mothers. ![]() Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, play a central role in supporting parents during their stay in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). ![]()
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