“Ringleader who has no power”: a qualitative study of parent uncertainty during a NICU admission unrelated to prematurity
Parents of NICU infants admitted for reasons other than prematurity experience uncertainty related to both medical and non-medical events during their NICU stay. Communication that practically guides parents through NICU uncertainty, assesses structural vulnerability, and fosters trust in the medical system may help parents adapt to NICU uncertainty.
Authors
- Erin Rholl
- Krisjon R. Olson
- Kathryn J. Malin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0772-9430)
- Joanne M. Lagatta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5147-2396)
- Steven R. Leuthner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5800-0949)
Institutions
- Marquette University (US)
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
- Medical College of Wisconsin (US)
- NanoAffix Science (United States) (US)
- Wisconsin Division of Public Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Maternal Health Neonatology and Perinatology
- Published
- 2025-11-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-025-00232-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49