The Experiences of Mothers in a Neonatal Unit and Their Use of the Babble App

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dc.citation.issue2
dc.citation.volume11
dc.contributor.authorGibson C
dc.contributor.authorRoss K
dc.contributor.authorWilliams M
dc.contributor.authorde Vries N
dc.date.available2021-04
dc.date.issued1/01/2021
dc.description.abstractTo better understand the experiences of mothers with an infant admitted to a neonatal unit and ascertain their perspectives on an available information support app, Babble, eight mothers with an infant admitted to a Level II+ neonatal unit were interviewed. Thematic analysis was utilized and responses indicated that mothers of neonates experienced challenges around adapting to the maternal role and managing their expectations of motherhood. Relationships with staff were seen as pivotal in the development of maternal confidence and essential to the overall experience. Mothers prioritized informational support, but how mothers sought out this information depended on their individual needs. Mothers who reported using the Babble app found it to be a helpful supplementary resource, tailorable to their situation. Results suggest that greater staff awareness of parental perspectives and the development of adaptable and diverse resources, ensuring parents are provided with individualized and appropriate care, is needed.
dc.description.publication-statusPublished
dc.identifierhttp://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000691338800001&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=c5bb3b2499afac691c2e3c1a83ef6fef
dc.identifierARTN 21582440211023170
dc.identifier.citationSAGE OPEN, 2021, 11 (2)
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/21582440211023170
dc.identifier.elements-id447006
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.identifier.issn2158-2440
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10179/16499
dc.relation.isPartOfSAGE OPEN
dc.relation.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177%2F21582440211023170
dc.subjectmotherhood
dc.subjectneonatal
dc.subjectadmission
dc.subjectBabble
dc.subjectinformation
dc.subjectstaff
dc.subject.anzsrc1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
dc.subject.anzsrc1608 Sociology
dc.subject.anzsrc1699 Other Studies in Human Society
dc.titleThe Experiences of Mothers in a Neonatal Unit and Their Use of the Babble App
dc.typeJournal article
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pubs.organisational-group/Massey University
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Humanities and Social Sciences
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Humanities and Social Sciences/PVC's Office - College Humanities and Social Services
pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/College of Humanities and Social Sciences/School of Psychology
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