Impact of Single-Family Room Care on Neonatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Abstract

The primary aim of the present study is to examine the literature regarding the advantages and disadvantages of single-family room (SFR) care for neonatal outcomes. The researchers used the systematic review approach, where several databases were used, including PubMed, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Cochrane, and Scopus, using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) as a methodological path to identify, screen, and select the studies that were included in the current research and analyzed to extract the information needed for the achievement of the research objectives. The results revealed that neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) can be improved structurally and operationally, which may lead to better outcomes for premature infants and their families. One promising strategy is to provide SFRs within the NICU. SFRs increase the chances for a neonate and their family to have uninterrupted time together.