International journal of nursing studies
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effectiveness of a parent participation improvement program for parents on partnership, attachment infant growth in a neonatal intensive care unit: A randomized controlled trial.
Parent participation based on collaboration with nurses is recognized as an important concept in neonatal care. However, there is a lack of research providing specific strategies to promote parent participation in clinical activities, and there are few studies including both mothers and fathers. ⋯ The Parent Participation Improvement Program was proven effective in improving parents' partnerships with nurses and attachment to their infants. The results are expected to more effectively facilitate parent participation in neonatal care.