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Effect of QR Code-Supported Infant Care Education on Maternal Self-Confidence, Maternal Attachment, and Infant Health in the NICU (NICU-QR)

9 agosto 2026 aggiornato da: Aslınur TAŞKIN GÜZELYAZICI, Ankara Medipol University

The Effect of Meleis' Transition Theory-Based QR Code-Supported Infant Care Training on Maternal Self-Confidence, Maternal Attachment, and Infant Health Among Mothers of Infants Hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of Meleis' Transitions Theory-based Quick Response (QR) code-supported infant care education on maternal self-confidence, maternal attachment, and infant health among primiparous mothers whose infants are hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group using block randomization. Mothers in the intervention group received face-to-face infant care education before discharge, a printed infant care guide containing QR codes linked to educational videos, and instructions on how to use a mobile application. Mothers in the control group received routine care and discharge education provided by the NICU. Maternal self-confidence, maternal attachment, and infant health outcomes were assessed before discharge and at one and three months after discharge. This study is expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of QR code-supported infant care education in improving maternal adaptation and infant health outcomes following NICU discharge.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Completato

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of a Quick Response (QR) code-supported infant care education program based on Meleis' Transitions Theory on maternal self-confidence, maternal attachment, and infant health among primiparous mothers of infants hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, the Pharis Self-Confidence Scale, the Maternal Attachment Scale, and the Infant Health Assessment Form. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention (n=42) and control (n=42) groups using block randomization. Mothers in the intervention group received face-to-face infant care education based on Meleis' Transitions Theory before discharge, a printed infant care guide containing QR codes linked to educational videos, and instructions on how to use the mobile application developed for the study. Mothers in the control group received routine care and follow-up services provided by the neonatal intensive care unit. Maternal self-confidence, maternal attachment, and infant health outcomes were assessed before discharge and at one and three months after discharge. The intervention group demonstrated higher maternal self-confidence and maternal attachment scores throughout the follow-up period compared with the control group. Infants in the intervention group also showed more favorable health outcomes, including improved growth indicators, higher breastfeeding frequency, and lower rates of common health problems and hospital visits. The findings suggest that Meleis' Transitions Theory-based QR code-supported infant care education is an effective strategy for improving maternal self-confidence, maternal attachment, and infant health outcomes following NICU discharge.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Effettivo)

84

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Luoghi di studio

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Primiparous mothers with a singleton birth,
  • Aged 18 years or older,
  • Able to read and communicate in Turkish,
  • Owning a smartphone with internet access and having sufficient digital literacy to use QR code applications,
  • No diagnosed psychiatric disorder,
  • Mothers whose infants had been hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit for at least one month,
  • Willing to participate and providing written informed consent,
  • Infants with a gestational age of ≥34 weeks,
  • Infants without life-threatening congenital, neurological, gastrointestinal, or genetic disorders requiring surgical intervention or expected to affect long-term prognosis.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Mothers who did not continue in the post-discharge follow-up period,
  • Participants whose mother or infant died (exitus) during the study period.

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Prevenzione
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Nessuno (etichetta aperta)

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: QR Code-Supported Infant Care Education
Mothers received face-to-face infant care education based on Meleis' Transitions Theory before discharge, together with a printed infant care guide containing QR codes linked to educational videos and instructions for using the mobile application developed for the study. Routine neonatal intensive care unit care was also provided.
Face-to-face infant care education based on Meleis' Transitions Theory, supported by a printed infant care guide containing QR codes linked to educational videos and a mobile application developed for the study.
Nessun intervento: Routine Care
Mothers received routine neonatal intensive care unit care, discharge education, and follow-up services without any additional structured infant care education.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Maternal Self-Confidence
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (approximately 1 week before discharge and prior to the intervention), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge
Maternal self-confidence was assessed using the Pharis Self-Confidence Scale. The scale consists of 13 items, with total scores ranging from 13 to 65. Higher scores indicate higher levels of maternal self-confidence.
Baseline (approximately 1 week before discharge and prior to the intervention), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge
Maternal Attachment
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (approximately 1 week before discharge and prior to the intervention), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge
Maternal attachment was assessed using the Maternal Attachment Scale. The scale consists of 26 items, with total scores ranging from 26 to 104. Higher scores indicate higher levels of maternal attachment.
Baseline (approximately 1 week before discharge and prior to the intervention), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge
Infant Health
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (approximately 1 week before discharge and prior to the intervention), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge
Infant health assessed using the Infant Health Assessment Form, including physical growth (weight, length, and head circumference), breastfeeding, urination and stool frequency, non-breastmilk feeding, common infant health problems (gas, fever, vomiting, oral thrush, diaper rash, nasal congestion), and hospital visits
Baseline (approximately 1 week before discharge and prior to the intervention), 1 month after discharge, and 3 months after discharge

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

Investigatori

  • Investigatore principale: Aslınur T GÜZELYAZICI, Ankara Medipol University

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Studia le date principali

Inizio studio (Effettivo)

2 giugno 2025

Completamento primario (Effettivo)

26 febbraio 2026

Completamento dello studio (Effettivo)

26 febbraio 2026

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

3 agosto 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

9 agosto 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

13 agosto 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

13 agosto 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

9 agosto 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 agosto 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • AYBU-PhD-QRNICU-2026

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

Hai intenzione di condividere i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)?

NO

Informazioni su farmaci e dispositivi, documenti di studio

Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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