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Parental experiences of early postnatal discharge: A meta-synthesis

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Nilsson, Ingrid, Danbjørg, Dorthe B., Aagaard, Hanne, Strandberg-Larsen, Katrine, Clemensen, Jane, Kronborg, Hanne·2015·Midwifery

Abstract

Objective the aim of this study was to investigate new parents׳ experiences of early postnatal discharge.Design a meta-synthesis including 10 qualitative studies was conducted using Noblit and Hare׳s method of meta-synthesis development.Setting qualitative studies performed in western countries from 2003-2013 were included.Participants the 10 included studies involved 237 mothers and fathers, first time parents as well as multiparous.Findings we identified four overlapping and mutually dependent themes reflecting the new parents׳ experiences of early postnatal discharge: Feeling and taking responsibility; A time of insecurity; Being together as a family; and Striving to be confident. The mothers׳ and fathers׳ experiences of responsibility, security and confidence in their parental role, were positively influenced by having the opportunity to be together as a family, receiving postnatal care that included both parents, having influence on time of discharge, and getting individualised and available support focused on developing and recognising their own experiences of taking care of the baby.Conclusions and implications for practice the new parents׳ experiences of early discharge and becoming a parent were closely related. Feeling secure and confident in the parental role was positively or negatively influenced by the organisation of early discharge. This underscores the importance of the way health professionals support new mothers and fathers at early postnatal discharge.

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Authors
Nilsson, I., Danbjørg, D. B., Aagaard, H., Strandberg-Larsen, K., Clemensen, J., & Kronborg, H.
Affiliations
  • University of Southern Denmark (DK)
  • Aarhus University Hospital (DK)
  • Aarhus University (DK)
Corresponding author
Nilsson, Ingrid
Venue
Midwifery
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2015-10
Volume
31
Issue
10
Pages
926-934
ISSN
0266-6138 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1713727006
Cited by
58
References
50
Citations by year
2025: 3 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 5
FWCI
0.84
Type
journal article
Language
en
Locations
  • Midwifery (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark) (publishedVersion, other-oa)
  • Research at the University of Copenhagen (University of Copenhagen) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Keywords
parental experiences, new parents, parental responsibility, parental confidence, family time, postpartum care, transition to parenthood, parental support, parents
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Female, Humans, Infant Care, Infant, Newborn, Male, Object Attachment, Parents, Postnatal Care, Social Support, Qualitative Research, Postpartum Period

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