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To identify the targets of intervention studies and obtain findings that will help in planning future intervention studies, support nursing, and promote the introduction of new family-centered nursing methods
The initial search yielded 323 articles. The final analysis included 31 articles that met inclusion criteria. Evidence was assessed using the Finnish Federation of Nurses’ criteria, which is described in the article. Content analysis of interventions was used. The RE-AIM model was used to examine study findings. This model includes dimensions of reach, efficacy, adaptation, implementation, and maintenance. Only six of the studies were identified as a high level of evidence using the stated criteria.