Exploring parental experiences through diaries in neonatal care
The Use of the Diary in Neonatal Pathology: a Mixed-method Study for Collecting and Analyzing the Experience of Parents and Health Care Personnel.
This study is trying to understand how parents of premature babies feel and cope during their time in the neonatal unit by having them keep diaries about their experiences.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milano, MI) |
| Trial ID | NCT06316193 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the experiences of parents with premature infants admitted to Neonatal Pathology by utilizing diaries as a tool for reflection. It employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data to assess variables such as stress levels, postpartum depression, and perceived support during their child's hospitalization. The study will involve parents of infants with specific gestational and birth weight criteria, as well as healthcare personnel from the Neonatal Pathology unit at San Raffaele Hospital.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include parents of premature infants born at or before 35 weeks of gestation and weighing 2kg or less.
Not a fit: Patients whose infants are not premature or do not meet the specified weight criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of parental experiences and improve support mechanisms for families with premature infants.
How similar studies have performed: While similar qualitative approaches have been used in other contexts, this specific use of diaries in neonatal care is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: for the parents: * signed informed consent; * parents of premature infant with gestational age less than or equal to 35 gestational weeks and with birth weight less than or equal to 2kg. for healthcare providers: * healthcare personnel from the O.U. of Neonatal Pathology; * signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: for parents: * non-understanding or inability to express themselves in Italian language; * parent of premature infant with gestational age greater than 35 gestational weeks and with birth weight greater than 2kg * unsigned informed consent. for health workers: * healthcare personnel not working in the O.U. of Neonatal Pathology; * unsigned informed consen
Where this trial is running
Milano, MI
- IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele — Milano, Mi, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Roberta Ranzani
- Email: ranzani.roberta@hsr.it
- Phone: +393408896175
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.