A Qualitative Study on Mother's Occupational Engagement After a NICU Experience

Authors

Rachel Garcia, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Mary Ann Smith, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Julie Heftie MS, OTR/L, Bryan Health Medical CenterFollow

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Description

Mothers who are “at-risk” for complications during pregnancy have an increased probability for mental health conditions following delivery, adversely affecting their engagement in motherhood occupations. This qualitative study identifies how best to address the needs of “at-risk” pregnant women. Through the process of conducting semi-structured interviews with women who have experienced NICU with their babies, and interviews with healthcare practitioners working in the NICU, their narrative addresses what approaches would support women while they are going through their “at-risk” pregnancies to assist them with the transition to their occupational roles as mothers and promote bonding with their baby.

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Occupational therapy, Pregnancy, Female, Infant, Pregnant women, Mental health

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational therapy, Pregnancy, Female, Infant, Pregnant women, Mental health

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Pediatrics

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10-17, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Garcia, R., Smith, M. A., & Heftie MS, OTR/L, J. (2024, April 1). A Qualitative Study on Mother's Occupational Engagement After a NICU Experience. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/47