This study was planned to determine the effect of kangaroo care applied by parents of premature newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit on the newborn's vital signs, perceived parenting self-efficacy level and attachment to the baby.
Who can participate
Age range
28 Weeks – 37 Weeks
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Parents who volunteered to participate in the research
* Parents who are Turkish citizens and speak Turkish
* Preterm baby born between 28-37 weeks staying in the neonatal intensive care unit
* The mother and father do not have any obstacles in taking care of the kangaroo.
* Mothers and fathers who can come to the hospital regularly on the specified days will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not volunteering to participate in the research
* Parent's inability to speak Turkish
* Presence of a life-threatening major malformation or serious perinatal complication in the premature baby
* Babies with umbilical catheters and central venous catheters will not be included in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Mother-To-Infant Bonding Scale
Timeframe: It is designed to be applied from the first day after birth. It will be filled in before kangaroo care and after 5 weeks of kangaroo care.
2
Perceived Mother Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale
Timeframe: It will be filled in before kangaroo care and after 5 weeks of kangaroo care.