Abstract

Parent engagement is a compelling research concept in neonatal care that examines the synchronous factors that influence preterm infant health. This research assesses levels of parent engagement (high vs low engagement) using the PREEMI assessment tool and explores possible gender differences by comparing the engagement results between mothers and fathers.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Nefeli Maria Makris, SN; Jacqueline McGrath, PhD - University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Instruments, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Parent Engagement

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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The PREEMIE as a measure of parent engagement in the NICU

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Parent engagement is a compelling research concept in neonatal care that examines the synchronous factors that influence preterm infant health. This research assesses levels of parent engagement (high vs low engagement) using the PREEMI assessment tool and explores possible gender differences by comparing the engagement results between mothers and fathers.