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Objective: to understand the experience of fathers with the kangaroo mother care method. Methods: an integrative literature review in the following databases: Scientific Electronic Library Online, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, Web of Science, Current Nursing and Allied Health Literature. Results: a total of 732 articles were obtained and seven were selected. It was identified that fathers experienced the kangaroo method with fulfillment and pleasure. They presented difficulties, fears and insecurities that may be associated with the functioning and life support devices used to ensure the survival of premature infants, related to the distancing between father and newborn. Conclusion: the father is currently more participative and aware of his role in the family environment and in the care inherent to the premature child. However, despite feeling unprepared, fathers are proud and hopeful with the clinical evolution when experiencing the kangaroo method.
Objetivo: compreender a vivência de pais com o Método Canguru. Métodos: revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada nas bases de dados: Scientific Electronic Library Online, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Web of Science e Current Nursing and Allied Health Literature. Resultados: obtiveram-se 732 artigos e sete foram selecionados. Identificou-se que pais vivenciam o Método Canguru com realização e prazer. Ademais, apresentaram dificuldades, medo e insegurança que podem estar associados ao funcionamento e a dispositivos de apoio à vida, utilizados para garantir a sobrevida de prematuros no cuidado relacionado ao distanciamento da figura paterna com neonato. Conclusão: a figura paterna, atualmente, apresenta-se mais participativa e consciente acerca do papel no âmbito familiar e nos cuidados inerentes ao filho prematuro. No entanto, pais se sentem despreparados, mas orgulhosos e esperançosos com evolução clínica de bebês, ao vivenciar o Método Canguru.