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This qualitative study explored discharge preparation experiences among 15 grandparent caregivers of preterm infants hospitalized in a tertiary NICU in Jiangsu Province.
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Interviews conducted on infants’ discharge day identified 3 themes: complex emotions, barriers to intergenerational care and knowledge reconstruction, and a desire for support.
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Grandparents described feeling marginalized from family involvement while also experiencing happiness about bringing the infant home and worry about the infant’s long-term health.
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Caregiving challenges included perceived limits of prior experience, feeling overwhelmed by online information, and difficulty assessing specialized care practices for preterm infants.
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Grandparents wanted greater family support, community resources, and ongoing professional connections, and the authors called for their inclusion in discharge education.
