Neuroprotective Core Measure 2: Partnering with Families - Exploratory Study on Web-camera Viewing of Hospitalized Infants and the Effect on Parental Stress, Anxiety, and Bonding
Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews(2015)
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine and describe potential relationships between total web-camera viewing of hospitalized infants, parental stress, anxiety, and bonding scores. Forty-two parents with a hospitalized infant that used web-cameras participated. Measures of stress, anxiety, and bonding were administered at baseline, one week, and two weeks after web-camera use was initiated. Four open-ended questions provided qualitative data. No significant relationship was found between anxiety or bonding and the minutes viewing the infant over web-camera. There was a correlation between Parental Stressor Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and minutes viewing the infant and maximum minutes viewing all three times. Qualitative data provided three themes: parents preferred to be in person versus web-camera, overall positive impact on stress and anxiety, and parents want to be with their baby to bond. This pilot study provides an initial exploration of the implications of web-camera use in the NICU environment.
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Key words
Web-camera,Infant,Parents,Stress,Anxiety,Bonding,NICU,Telehealth
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