Parent child interaction model (Kathryn Elaine Barnard) and nursing care of infants with congenital
Keywords:
Congenital anomaly, child, mother-child interactions, nursing careAbstract
Purpose: This study aimed to integrate the Parent-Child Interaction Model into the nursing care of infants with congenital anomalies, focusing on enhancing mother-infant bonding, strengthening parental role competence, and addressing both developmental and psychosocial needs in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Design and methods: A case study design was employed. Data were collected through clinical observations and structured interviews with the mother of an infant diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Nursing interventions were developed based on functional health patterns, emphasizing nutritional support, emotional care, parent-infant interaction, and family role adaptation.
Results: The application of the Parent-Child Interaction Model led to improvements in infant nutrition and weight gain, enhanced maternal coping, reinforced mother-infant bonding, and helped restore family dynamics. Nurse-led interventions and environmental adjustments played a crucial role in these outcomes.
Conclusion: Integrating the Parent-Child Interaction Model into neonatal nursing care supports infant development and improves parental psychological well-being. This approach enhances the quality of NICU care by promoting a holistic, family-centered nursing practice.
Practice Implications: This model provides a structured framework for neonatal nurses to foster parent-infant interaction, guide emotional and educational support for parents, and optimize developmental care outcomes in infants with congenital anomalies.
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