I Wiklund1, J Wiklund2, V Pettersson2, A-M Boström3. 1. Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Electronic address: Ingela.wiklund@bbstockholm.se. 2. Department of Neurobiology Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. 3. Department of Neurobiology Care Sciences and Society, Division of Nursing, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Karolinska University Hospital, Theme Aging, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Nursing, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Haugesund, Norway.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Becoming a parent is often a tumultuous experience and a great challenge. The transition when a child is born is described affecting the parents and their relationship psychically, physically, mentally and emotionally. Information within care should be relevant and supportive. Furthermore information within the context of care should be relevant, supportive and helpful to parents in handling their new situation and increasing their self-reliance. AIM: To provide a contextualised understanding of how parents experience postnatal care in relation to information and sense of security". METHOD: A systematic search was undertaken at PubMed and CINAHL database for literature published between January 2002 and August 2017. Inclusion criteria focused on postnatal care. Eight of the studies used qualitative methods and two of the studies used quantitative methods, as a result the findings could not be combined using meta-analysis or meta-synthesis, instead narrative synthesis of the findings were used. RESULTS: Ten studies were included. The analysis revealed three categories related to parent's experience of information and sense of security during the postnatal period. These categories were; Expectations on the care; Own resources; and Confirmation. Support from staff and family is described as significant for the parents' sense of security. During the first postnatal week, the emotions were characterized by anxiety and/or fear. Parents prefer a "non-judgmental" attitude from the staff and to be met as an individual. CONCLUSION: Family -centred care such as continuity, participation, individually adaptation, consistent, information and preparation for parenting appear to be important components for parents' sense of security in postnatal care.
BACKGROUND: Becoming a parent is often a tumultuous experience and a great challenge. The transition when a child is born is described affecting the parents and their relationship psychically, physically, mentally and emotionally. Information within care should be relevant and supportive. Furthermore information within the context of care should be relevant, supportive and helpful to parents in handling their new situation and increasing their self-reliance. AIM: To provide a contextualised understanding of how parents experience postnatal care in relation to information and sense of security". METHOD: A systematic search was undertaken at PubMed and CINAHL database for literature published between January 2002 and August 2017. Inclusion criteria focused on postnatal care. Eight of the studies used qualitative methods and two of the studies used quantitative methods, as a result the findings could not be combined using meta-analysis or meta-synthesis, instead narrative synthesis of the findings were used. RESULTS: Ten studies were included. The analysis revealed three categories related to parent's experience of information and sense of security during the postnatal period. These categories were; Expectations on the care; Own resources; and Confirmation. Support from staff and family is described as significant for the parents' sense of security. During the first postnatal week, the emotions were characterized by anxiety and/or fear. Parents prefer a "non-judgmental" attitude from the staff and to be met as an individual. CONCLUSION: Family -centred care such as continuity, participation, individually adaptation, consistent, information and preparation for parenting appear to be important components for parents' sense of security in postnatal care.
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