Helping parents of babies in the NICU build resilience
Resilient Families (R-FAM): A dyadic resiliency intervention for parents of babies in neonatal intensive care
This study is testing a new program called Resilient Families (R-FAM) to help parents of newborns in the NICU manage the emotional stress of having a baby in the hospital, and it’s designed with input from parents and staff to make sure it meets their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11058360 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a new intervention called Resilient Families (R-FAM) aimed at helping parents of newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cope with the emotional stress associated with their child's hospitalization. The approach involves gathering input from parents and NICU staff to create a tailored program that addresses their specific needs. The intervention will be piloted with parent couples to assess its feasibility and acceptability, ultimately aiming to improve family dynamics and child health outcomes during this challenging time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents or caregivers of newborns admitted to the NICU.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a newborn in the NICU or those who are not experiencing emotional distress may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide parents with effective tools to manage stress and enhance their emotional well-being during their baby's NICU stay.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions aimed at building resilience in parents during stressful medical situations can lead to improved emotional outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grunberg, Victoria Ann — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Grunberg, Victoria Ann
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.