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This study aimed to explore the needs and coping strategies of parents in this setting.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>An online qualitative survey was used to explore the needs of parents who had a child discharged from a New Zealand neonatal unit in the past 12\u2009months. A total of 394 parents participated in the study (387 mothers, 5 fathers), providing 970 responses across three open\u2010ended questions examining their needs, unmet needs and coping strategies. The study included participants across both neonatal intensive care units and special care baby units, with prematurity (47%) the most common reason for admission. 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