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NICU Journeys: parents' stories, involvement in care and awareness of antimicrobial resistance
For many parents, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a place they never expected to find themselves – a world of beeping monitors, quiet strength, and waiting.
"NICU Journeys" is a video series that amplifies their voices, shares their hopes and fears, highlights their role in caring for their premature babies, and raises awareness about the importance of infection prevention and control practices.
Evaggelia's Story
Video language: Greek
Subtitles available in English and Greek
Irene's Story
Video language: Greek
Subtitles available in English and Greek
Valentina's Story
Video language: Greek
Subtitles available in English and Greek
Dayana's Story
Video language: Spanish
Subtitles available in English and Spanish
Elsa and Ricardo's Story
Video language: Spanish
Subtitles available in English and Spanish
Voices from healthcare professionals
These videos share the perspectives of neonatologists, nurses and experts in the NeoIPC consortium, highlighting their dedication, their commitment to family-centered care, and their critical role in preventing infections and combating antimicrobial resistance in the NICU.
Are targeted infection prevention and control interventions for neonates really necessary?
Julia Bielicki, NeoIPC Scientific coordinator, tells us why we need more projects to investigate interventions that are specific to babies.
The gatekeepers of infection prevention and control in neonatal units
Marta Castro, neonatology expert nurse at the University Children's Hospital Basel (Switzerland), tells us about the crucial role of nurses in supporting parents who take care of their babies admitted to a neonatal ICU.
How does antimicrobial resistance target newborns in neonatal wards?
Elena Priante, neonatologist at Padova University Hospital (Italy), explains why the growing burden of antimicrobial resistance is particularly threatening for newborn babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
The role of parents in neonatal intensive care units
Engaging parents of preterm babies with good communication, education and active participation in caregiving is crucial to stop the spread of infections in neonatal ICUs. Elisabetta Lolli, NICU nurse coordinator at Padova University Hospital (Italy) explains how parents can help.