PMC:4694192 / 24525-25481
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{"target":"https://pubannotation.org/docs/sourcedb/PMC/sourceid/4694192","sourcedb":"PMC","sourceid":"4694192","source_url":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/4694192","text":"Peer support is one element of a comprehensive family support program. Other elements should include: An institutional and administrative champion for peer and family support;\nA facilitator/coordinator who could be: A hospital employee (psychologist, social worker, nurse, pastoral care, physician),\nA trained parent and/or family support specialist,\nA former NICU parent or volunteer from one of the many non-profit peer-to-peer parent support organizations across the country;\nA menu of types of support available (individual and/or group in-person support, email, phone and online support);\nParent education classes and written materials, as well as social activities;\nStaff education to promote understanding of NICU families' psychosocial needs, family-centered care practices and methods of communicating and providing support (see ‘Recommendations for enhancing psychosocial support of NICU parents through staff education and support', this issue).","divisions":[{"label":"p","span":{"begin":102,"end":175}},{"label":"p","span":{"begin":176,"end":478}},{"label":"p","span":{"begin":216,"end":299}},{"label":"p","span":{"begin":300,"end":350}},{"label":"p","span":{"begin":351,"end":478}},{"label":"p","span":{"begin":479,"end":593}},{"label":"p","span":{"begin":594,"end":671}}],"tracks":[]}