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Table 4 Evaluation of the satisfaction and stress level between mothers and between fathers

From: Supporting parents in taking care of their infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit: a prospective cohort pilot study

 

M-FCC

M-NFCC

p_value

F-FCC

F-NFCC

p_value

Median (5°–95°)

Median (5°–95°)

Knowledge and understanding

I have received adequate information about my baby’s condition and management.

5 (3–5)

4 (3–5)

p < 0,05

5 (3–5)

4 (3–5)

p < 0,05

The health care team explained things thoroughly using easy to understand language.

5 (4–5)

4 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

5 (4–5)

4 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

The information I have received has been appropriate and timely.

5 (3–5)

3 (2–4)

p < 0,05

5 (3–5)

3 (2–4)

p < 0,05

Communication and collaboration

In the last week I have been able to communicate effectively with my baby’s health care team.

5 (4–5)

4 (3–5)

p < 0,05

5 (3,25–5)

4 (3–5)

p < 0,05

In the last week I have collaborated with my baby’s health care team in the planning of care for my baby.

5 (4–5)

1 (1–2)

p < 0,05

5 (4–5)

1 (1–2)

p < 0,05

In the last week I have been able to ask the health care team questions about my baby’s care.

5 (4–5)

4 (3–5)

p < 0,05

5 (4–5)

4 (3–5)

p < 0,05

Privacy and confidentiality

In the last week the privacy of my baby’s care was always considered and upheld

5 (4–5)

4,5 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

5 (4–5)

5 (3,25–5)

p > 0,05

In the last week the confidentiality of my baby’s care was always considered and upheld

5 (4–5)

5 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

5 (4–5)

4,5 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

In the last week I have overheard information about other babies

1 (1–2)

1 (1–4,5)

p > 0,05

1 (1–2)

1 (1–3)

p > 0,05

PSS: NICU

Parental role alteration

Being separated from your baby

5 (4–5)

5

p < 0,05

5 (4–5)

5 (4–5)

p > 0,05

Not being able to regularly care for your baby (e.g., feed, nappy, hold)

4 (2–4,75)

5

p < 0,05

4 (2–4,75)

5 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

Not having a chance to be alone with your baby

3 (1–4)

5 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

3 (1–4)

5 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

Not being able to share your baby with family and friends

4 (2–4,75)

5 (3–5)

p < 0,05

4 (2–4,75)

4,5 (3–5)

p < 0,05

Not being able to protect your baby from pain and painful procedures

5 (4–5)

5 (4–5)

p > 0,05

5 (4–5)

5 (4–5)

p > 0,05

Not being able to comfort or help your baby

5 (4–5)

5 (4–5)

p > 0,05

5 (4–5)

5 (4–5)

p > 0,05

The nurses and other staff seeming closer to the baby than you are

1,5 (1–3)

4 (2,25–5)

p < 0,05

1,5 (1–3)

4 (2,25–5)

p < 0,05

Not being able to hold your baby

4 (2–4,75)

5 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

4 (2–4,75)

5 (3–5)

p < 0,05

Infant appearance

Seeing your baby with tubes or IV lines in him/her

4 (2,25–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

4 (2,25–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

Seeing your child in pain

5 (4–5)

5 (4–5)

p > 0,05

5 (4–5)

5 (4–5)

p > 0,05

Having your child look afraid, be upset or cry a lot

5 (3–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

5 (3–5)

5 (3,25–5)

p > 0,05

Seeing your baby look sad

4 (4–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

4 (3–5)

5 (3,25–5)

p < 0,05

Seeing a needle or tube put in your baby

4 (2,25–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

4 (2,25–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

Seeing your baby have problems breathing

4,5 (3,25–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

4 (3–5)

5 (3,25–5)

p > 0,05

Seeing your baby surrounded by machinery and having medical treatments

3 (1–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

3 (1–5)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

When your baby can’t respond to you

1

1

p > 0,05

1

1

p > 0,05

Sight and sound

Monitors and equipment in the room

3 (1–4)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

3 (1–4)

5 (4–5)

p < 0,05

The sudden sound of monitor alarms

4 (2–4)

4 (2,25–5)

p > 0,05

3 (2–4)

4 (2,25–5)

p < 0,05

The other sick children in the room

3 (1–4)

3 (1,25–4,75)

p > 0,05

2,5 (1–4)

3 (1,2–4,75)

p < 0,05

The large number of nurses, doctors, and other staff who work with your child

1 (1–3)

1 (1–3)

p > 0,05

1 (1–3)

1 (1–3)

p > 0,05

When other children in the hospital have a crisis

4 (1,25–4)

4 (1,5–5)

p > 0,05

3 (1,25–4)

4 (1–5)

p > 0,05

The needs of other parents in the hospital

1 (1–4)

2 (1–4)

p > 0,05

1 (1–3)

2 (1–4)

p > 0,05

  1. The evaluation of the satisfaction was measured by 3 sections: knowledge and understanding, communication and collaboration, privacy and confidentially. The evaluation of the stress level was measured by PSS: NICU