A Qualitative Study of Family Experience With Hospitalization for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

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Authors

Emily C. Atwood · Children's National

Grace Sollender · Dartmouth College

Erica Hsu · Dartmouth College

Christine Arsnow · Dartmouth College

Victoria Flanagan · Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock

Joanna Celenza · Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock

Bonny L. Whalen

Abstract

Families face many challenges during newborn hospitalization for NAS. Addressing parental needs through improved perinatal education, increased involvement in the care team, consistent care and communication, and minimized transitions in care could improve the NAS hospital experience. The results of this qualitative study may allow for improvements in family-centered care of infants with NAS.

Topics & Keywords

Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects Homelessness and Social Issues Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Hospital Pediatrics

Volume 6, Issue 10, pp. 626-632

DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2016-0024

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