Overview

The study is mixed-methods (qualitative + quantitative observational cross-sectional) and the aims are to explore the use of diaries by parents of newborns admitted to Neonatal Pathology and to describe some variables related to their experience during their children's hospitalization, such as: stress level, postpartum depression and perceived support. The diary that will be analyzed is already part of current clinical practice. Study population:

• Parents of premature infants with gestational age less than or equal to 35 weeks and infants with birth weight less than or equal to 2kg admitted to Neonatal Pathology of San Raffaele Hospital.
• Health workers of the O.U. of Neonatal Pathology.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

for the parents:

• signed informed consent;
• parents of premature infant with gestational age less than or equal to 35 gestational weeks and with birth weight less than or equal to 2kg.

for healthcare providers:

• healthcare personnel from the O.U. of Neonatal Pathology;
• signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

for parents:

• non-understanding or inability to express themselves in Italian language;
• parent of premature infant with gestational age greater than 35 gestational weeks and with birth weight greater than 2kg
• unsigned informed consent.

for health workers:

• healthcare personnel not working in the O.U. of Neonatal Pathology;
• unsigned informed consen