Recognizing Digital Multimedia’s Potential as a Teaching Tool to Improve Family-centered Care in Our Technology-centered Society in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Background: In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), healthcare providers value family-centered care for pediatric patients. To involve families, a large focus is on education so parents can feel empowered about their necessary role as advocates and caregivers despite the stressful and potentially isolating environment of the NICU. Current teaching practices need to be updated to enhance understanding and reflect today’s digital society. Studies have shown parents …