Trust as the foundation to care: Parents of Medically Fragile Infants' experiences of developing trust with nurses

Key Points

• Trust between parents and nurses is essential for effective care of medically fragile infants, ensuring better outcomes.
• Parents emphasized the importance of communication in building trust with nurses during their infant's care.
• Nurses reported that transparency and empathy play critical roles in fostering trust with families, improving relationship dynamics.
• The findings suggest enhancing communication strategies may improve trust, thus benefiting care delivery for fragile infants.