Inside the NICU Parents’ Lived Experience From a Qualitative Study

The findings highlight the importance of developing nursing interventions that are responsive to the family's needs, including both parents, and are designed to support progressive involvement in care. NICU nurses play a key role in building trust, providing clear and compassionate communication, and preparing families for discharge. Further nursing research should explore and evaluate strategies that reduce stress, enhance understanding, and empower all parents to participate actively in their infants' care.