"Between fear and confidence" – being dependent as a family with a preterm infant : a deductive-inductive content analysis

Lenz, K.; Meier Käppeli, Barbara Katharina; Fringer, André

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Title:	"Between fear and confidence" – being dependent as a family with a preterm infant : a deductive-inductive content analysis
Authors:	Lenz, K. Meier Käppeli, Barbara Katharina Fringer, André
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Conference details:	16th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC), Dublin, Ireland, 21-23 June 2023
Issue Date:	Jun-2023
Language:	English
Subject (DDC):	618: Gynecology, obstetrics and midwifery
Abstract:	Premature baby, a time of uncertainty begins for the parents. The aim of this study is to find out how parents experience the first weeks after birth in order to specifically support them in coping with this time in the future. A qualitative, descriptive research design was chosen. Fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents of preterm infants recruited from the University Hospital of Zurich. Data analysis was outlined using deductive-inductive content analysis. It was found that the time after the birth of a preterm infant can be divided into the phases "neonatology" and "first time at home" for the parents. The time as a family in neonatology was described as a phase characterized by fear and uncertainty. Families first had to get used to the hospital, but over time it became a familiar and safe place. As the process progressed, families developed more confidence and security, making a transition to the home environment possible. However, the first time at home was again marked by anxiety and uncertainty for most parents. There was a need to break free from the security of care and to endure and overcome the challenges of child care. During this phase, families again relied on the support of professionals to accompany them. Over time, parents' anxiety and insecurity increasingly turned to confidence, and parents were able to accept and accomplish their roles and become independent families. Support through professional (professionals) and informal (relatives, friends) help from birth, through the different stages. It is important to encourage and empower families to walk the tightrope between fear and confidence.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/28302
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Departement:	School of Health Sciences
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Nursing (IPF)
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Lenz, K., Meier Käppeli, B. K., & Fringer, A. (2023, June). “Between fear and confidence” – being dependent as a family with a preterm infant : a deductive-inductive content analysis. 16th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC), Dublin, Ireland, 21-23 June 2023.

Lenz, K., Meier Käppeli, B.K. and Fringer, A. (2023) ‘‘Between fear and confidence’ – being dependent as a family with a preterm infant : a deductive-inductive content analysis’, in 16th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC), Dublin, Ireland, 21-23 June 2023.

K. Lenz, B. K. Meier Käppeli, and A. Fringer, ““Between fear and confidence” – being dependent as a family with a preterm infant : a deductive-inductive content analysis,” in 16th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC), Dublin, Ireland, 21-23 June 2023, Jun. 2023.

LENZ, K., Barbara Katharina MEIER KÄPPELI und André FRINGER, 2023. „Between fear and confidence“ – being dependent as a family with a preterm infant : a deductive-inductive content analysis. In: 16th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC), Dublin, Ireland, 21-23 June 2023. Conference presentation. Juni 2023

Lenz, K., Barbara Katharina Meier Käppeli, and André Fringer. 2023. ““Between Fear and Confidence” – Being Dependent as a Family with a Preterm Infant : A Deductive-Inductive Content Analysis.” Conference presentation. In 16th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC), Dublin, Ireland, 21-23 June 2023.

Lenz, K., et al. ““Between Fear and Confidence” – Being Dependent as a Family with a Preterm Infant : A Deductive-Inductive Content Analysis.” 16th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC), Dublin, Ireland, 21-23 June 2023, 2023.