J Korean Acad Nurs.
2007 Jun;37(4):431-441.
Influencing Factors on Family Stress, Family Meaning and Family Adaptation in Families with High Risk Neonates
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- 1Department of Nursing, Medical College, Chungnam National University, Korea. ispark@cnu.ac.kr
- 2Department of Nursing, Medical College, Konyang University, Korea.
Abstract
- PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship among family stress, family meaning and family adaptation of families with high risk neonates. METHOD: The date was collected on the basis of self- report questionnaires (August 2004 to March 2005); Tow-hundred twelve parents, who had high risk neonates in C hospital's neonatal intensive care unit, participated on request. RESULTS: Family sense of coherence, family meaning, social support, family stress, marital communication and patient condition had a significant, direct effect on family adaptation. Family cohesion, religion, confidence in the health professional, and length of stay had a significant, direct effect on family meaning. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest the consequences associated with high risk neonates may be alleviated by a family support intervention designed to improve parental communication skills as well as to maintain family cohesiveness. Medical care could also encourage more emotional support of parents towards their neonate.
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