All parents said it was important to be at the bedside and
believed their presence was helpful to the child
95% felt that being present helped them personally and assisted
them in understanding their child’s condition
86% believed they had a right to be there, and 82% did not
think their presence made a difference in the providers’ care
All would be present again
All agreed or strongly agreed that presence gave them peace of
mind, was the right thing to do, gave them the chance to let
their child know that they loved him/her, and helped them know
everything possible was done for their child