A Systematic Review of Psycho-Spiritual Interventions in the NICU: Supporting Parents' Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being

Adv Neonatal Care. 2024 Apr 1;24(2):141-150. doi: 10.1097/ANC.0000000000001160. Epub 2024 Mar 28.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The presence of psychospiritual supports and interventions for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents is unclear.PURPOSE: This systematic review examines the psychological and medical literature for psychospiritual interventions designed to support parents' mental health and psychological well-being during or after the NICU experience.DATA SOURCES: Data sources include PubMed, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library (Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) with peer-reviewed studies published between 2013 and 2023.STUDY SELECTION: Peer-reviewed studies that included spiritual and psychological intervention components focused on supporting parents during or after the NICU were included for this systematic review. There were 42 records located in 3 databases ultimately yielding 4 peer-reviewed studies that met inclusion criteria. Articles must have been written in English and evaluate parents'/caregivers' mental health/psychological well-being in relation to a psychospiritual intervention.DATA EXTRACTION: Because of the small number of studies, article summaries are provided within the results section and were written by the first author with approval by the second and third authors.RESULTS: Results indicated that when psychological (focus on coping) and spiritual components were included psychological and well-being out...
Source: Advances in Neonatal Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research