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Key Points Question Is there an association between the neonatal care setting—a family integrated care (FICare) model in single family rooms with complete couplet-care for the mother-newborn dyad vs standard… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question Is there an association between the neonatal care setting—a family integrated care (FICare) model in single family rooms with complete couplet-care for the mother-newborn dyad vs standard neonatal care in open bay units—and mental health and participation outcomes among fathers of preterm newborns? Findings In this cohort study of 263 fathers, fathers in the FICare model perceived less stress and participated more in caring for their newborns compared with those in standard care. Participation mediated the beneficial association of the FICare model on fathers’ depressive symptoms and parent-newborn bonding. Meaning These findings suggest that supporting fathers to actively participate in all aspects of care of preterm newborns should be encouraged regardless of the neonatal unit’s architectural design.
Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2022
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