Research on Mobile Health Interventions for NICU Parents

This document is a research report that presents a collection of publications related to mobile health interventions aimed at supporting parents of infants transitioning from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to home. It outlines various studies, including randomized control trials and observational studies, that investigate the efficacy of smartphone applications designed to enhance parenting self-efficacy and address mental health concerns among parents. The report includes references to peer-reviewed articles published in reputable journals such as the Journal of Pediatrics and Pediatrics, detailing findings on topics such as parental depression symptoms and cortisol rhythms during the NICU stay. Additionally, it highlights presentations made at major conferences, focusing on the design and implementation of mobile health programs tailored to the needs of parents with very low birth weight infants. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the impact of technology on parental support in the context of NICU care.