Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). More specifically, this study examined family-centered care and parent training provided by SLPs to aid families in the transition from the NICU to home. Previous research indicated that an infant’s post-discharge environment had a greater impact on their feeding behaviors than the hospital environment, justifying the need for this investigation. The results revealed that while SLPs indicated both that they agree family-centered care falls into their role in the NICU and that they commonly provide these services, the time they spend implementing family-centered care and parent training is less than the amount of time spent on other aspects of their role.
Advisor
Furey, Joan
Department
Communication Studies
Recommended Citation
Dalzell, Lindsay S., "An Examination of Family-Centered Care and Parent Training Provided by Speech-Language Pathologists in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to Improve the Discharge Transition" (2017). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 7794.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/7794
Disciplines
Communication Sciences and Disorders | Medicine and Health Sciences | Speech Pathology and Audiology
Keywords
Speech-language pathologist, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, family-centered care, parent training, feeding
Publication Date
2017
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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