Continuity of care needs among caregivers of neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the establishment of a home-based continuity of care model

The level of continuity of care needs among NICU newborn caregivers is relatively high, and caregiver age, caregiver educational level, caregiving ability, and discharge readiness are all factors influencing the status of continuity of care needs. It is necessary for clinical settings to establish and improve home-based continuity of care models to better meet the continuity of care needs of parents, ensuring that NICU patients receive adequate care after discharge.