The acquisition of parenting occupations in neonatal intensive care: A preliminary perspective.

Background: The birth of a preterm infant represents a major crisis for parents that may impact their performance of parenting occupations.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the experiences that enable parents to participate in occupations associated with the role of parenting in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Method: A paradigmatic analysis of narratives was completed based on interviews conducted with six parents of preterm infants.