Problem:
Having a baby go to the NICU can be very scary for parents who weren't expecting it. Because baby Ava was experiencing severe respiratory distress from the meconium aspiration syndrome family centered care is very important. As stated in the Giddens book, A person-centered approach acknowledges the importance of family, friends, and other supportive individuals as part of the healthcare experiences. In accordance with the wishes of the patient, family members should be made to feel welcomed in the care setting and encouraged to be involved in the decision-making process. Furthermore, PCC includes supporting family members as caregivers, and recognizing their needs in addition to the individual receiving care. (Giddens, J. F, 2024.) In the NICU some parents might feel a complete loss of control. Nurses can help parents by having shared decision making and actively involving the parents in daily tasks and have the parents join in during rounds. This is where the nurse can ensure terminology is explained clearly, this is where the parents can also ask questions and voice goals for Ava's care. While also having multiple generations and extended family present communication can easily become fragmented, allowing room for anxiety and confusion. The nurse can collaborate with the parents to design a plan to be able to have a brief family meeting with everyone for updates. This ensures all questions are being answered without there being repetitive questions for the parents. Need Assignment Help?