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Family-Centered Care in the NICU: An Integrative Literature Review

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  • YANG, Ronghua

  • Zhang, Xia

  • May 14, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Integrative Review of Family-Centered and Family-Integrated Care Approaches in Neonatal Intensive Care Units

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionNeonatal Intensive Care
Key MechanismsFamily-Centered Care (FCC) and Family-Integrated Care (FICare) enhance collaboration between healthcare providers and families.
Target PopulationInfants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units and their families.
Care SettingNeonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs)

Key Highlights

  • FCC and FICare accelerate infants' clinical growth rate.
  • These models shorten hospital stay and improve breastfeeding rates.
  • They reduce parental stress and alleviate mental health problems.
  • Implementation faces barriers such as family financial burden.
  • Models have good applicability in countries like China and India.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Strengthened training for medical staff.
    • Optimized environments for care.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

      • Family financial burden affecting long-term implementation.

      Patient & Prescribing Data

      Neonates in NICUs and their families.

      FCC and FICare models meet holistic needs of neonates and families.

      Clinical Best Practices

      • Establish a standardized evaluation system for clinical application.
      • Adjust care models based on regional culture and economic levels.

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        Original Source(s)

        Family-Centered Care in the NICU: An Integrative Literature Review

        • by YANG, Ronghua , Zhang, Xia

        • May 14, 2026

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