Parents' and Healthcare Providers' Perceptions About the Use of Narrative Diaries in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Prospective Feasibility Study

Key Points

• To evaluate perceptions of parents and healthcare providers regarding the use of narrative diaries in the NICU to support families.
• Conducted a prospective feasibility study in a neonatal intensive care unit
• Engaged parents and healthcare providers for their feedback on diary usage
• Assessed the potential impact on preventing post-intensive care syndrome in families
• Parents expressed positive views on using narrative diaries to document experiences
• Healthcare providers recognized the importance of facilitating diary writing
• Potential benefits highlighted include enhancing parental support and engagement in the NICU

Abstract