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Parental experiences of home phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Örebro University, School of Medical Sciences. Örebro University Hospital. Department of Paediatrics.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3762-7627
Örebro University, School of Health Sciences. Department of Paediatrics.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5996-2584
Örebro University, School of Health Sciences.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9209-5179
2023 (English)In: Journal of Child Health Care, ISSN 1367-4935, E-ISSN 1741-2889, Vol. 27, no 4, p. 562-573Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Newborns with hyperbilirubinemia have traditionally received phototherapy in hospital. Hospital stays for infants, however, may negatively affect parent–infant bonding and induce anxiety and feelings of powerlessness in mothers. This study examined parent’s experiences of providing phototherapy to their neonates at home instead. A descriptive qualitative study based on 15 interviews (8 mothers and 7 fathers) with parents of 8 children who had been randomised to home phototherapy was conducted during spring 2018 in Örebro county, Sweden. Inductive content analysis was used. The overall experience of home phototherapy was positive, and five categories were identified describing their experiences: continuing life at home, adjusting to having a newborn, feeling secure, experiencing parenthood and accessing information. The findings support the use of home phototherapy. Parents felt secure at home with their infants and emphasised the importance of clear information and round-the-clock access to hospital staff.

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Sage Publications, 2023. Vol. 27, no 4, p. 562-573
Keywords [en]
Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal, Phototherapy, Qualitative research
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Pediatrics Nursing
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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-98249DOI: 10.1177/13674935221082404ISI: 000780662800001PubMedID: 35341337Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85127346083OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-98249DiVA, id: diva2:1647402
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Little Child foundation

Örebro and Uppsala regional research fund

Available from: 2022-03-27 Created: 2022-03-27 Last updated: 2024-01-12Bibliographically approved

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