The explored experiences of Latino families in the neonatal intensive care unit
Latino families with recent NICU admissions highlighted their personal and witnessed experiences of language discordance and the impact on information sharing, provider and nurse relationships, and parental support. Families recommended practical strategies to uphold trust and improve the quality of care, including engaging families, providing adequate information, addressing their concerns, providing support, and fostering a language accessible environment.
Authors
- Emily Hawkins Carter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2570-1877)
- Susanne Klawetter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7931-531X)
- Astrid Platteau
- Roberta Suzette Hunte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5027-2341)
- Devlynne S. Ondusko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3271-9477)
- Jaime W. Peterson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9990-7128)
- Veronica I. Underwood Carrasco
- Morinne Osborne
Institutions
- Portland State University (US)
- Howard University (US)
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- Salem Hospital (US)
- University of Portland (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-13947-4
- Primary Topic
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00