Implementation and case-study results of potentially better practices for family-centered care: the family-centered care map

The objective of this study was to enhance the ability to coordinate and deliver care in a holistic manner, through a family-centered care map, so that the developmental, physical, and psychosocial needs of the infant and family are met. A Web-based map was based on 7 distinct clinical phases with 3...

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Published inPediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 118 Suppl 2; p. S108
Main Authors Johnston, Anne M, Bullock, Candice E, Graham, Jean E, Reilly, Maureen C, Rocha, Colleen, Hoopes, Jr, Robert D, Van der Meid, Vanessa, Gutierrez, Susan, Abraham, Marie R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2006
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Summary:The objective of this study was to enhance the ability to coordinate and deliver care in a holistic manner, through a family-centered care map, so that the developmental, physical, and psychosocial needs of the infant and family are met. A Web-based map was based on 7 distinct clinical phases with 3 variations of an infant's course through a NICU. Sixty-three potentially better practices were identified and 7 potentially better practices were implemented through case studies. Measures of family satisfaction revealed improvements in delivery of family-centered care. Increases in discharge growth parameters for extremely low birth weight infants were demonstrated. Length of stay for very low birth weight infants decreased from 73 to 60 days in Vermont. The collaborative process enhances identification of potentially better practices and results in both qualitative and quantitative improvements in family-centered care.
ISSN:1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2006-0913G