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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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    Family-Centered Care (FCC) and Family-Integrated Care (FICare) enhance clinical outcomes for infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).

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    FCC fosters collaboration between healthcare providers and families, while FICare offers a standardized implementation framework.

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    Research indicates FCC and FICare improve breastfeeding rates, reduce parental stress, and accelerate infants' clinical growth.

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    Implementation of these care models faces barriers such as family financial burden, but they are applicable in countries like China and India.

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    Future research will leverage digital technology to assess long-term neurodevelopment impacts and establish standardized evaluation systems.

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

  • by YANG, Ronghua , Zhang, Xia

  • May 14, 2026

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