Are parenting interventions effective in improving the relationship between mothers and their preterm infants?
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Aim To systematically review the efficacy of parenting interventions in improving the quality of the relationship between mothers and preterm infants. Method Randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials (RCT) of parenting interventions for mothers of preterm infants where mother-infant relationship quality outcomes were reported. Databases searched: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science. Results Seventeen studies met the inclusion criteria, 14 with strong methodological quality. Eight parenting interventions were found to improve the quality of the mother-preterm infant relationship. Conclusions Heterogeneity of the interventions calls for an integrated new parenting program focusing on cue-based, responsive care from the mother to her preterm infant to improve the quality of the relationship for these mother-preterm infant dyads.
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The medical condition of preterm infants can limit close physical contact between mother and baby, increasing risk for attachment difficulties, altered infant development, and maternal anxiety and depression.
“The medical condition of preterm infants can limit close physical contact between mother and baby, increasing the risk for attachment difficulties, altered infant development, and maternal anxiety and depression (7).”
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What helps the mother of a preterm infant become securely attached, responsive and well-adjusted?
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Exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for parents of preterm infants.
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- Authors
- Evans, T., Whittingham, K., Sanders, M., Colditz, P., & Boyd, R. N.
- Affiliations
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Evans, Tracey
- Venue
- Infant Behavior and Development
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2014-05
- Volume
- 37
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 131-154
- ISSN
- 0163-6383 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2100594949
- Cited by
- 77
- References
- 6
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- FWCI
- 7.18
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Infant Behavior and Development (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Research Bank (Australian Catholic University) (submittedVersion)
- eSpace (Curtin University) (submittedVersion)
- Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Infant Health and Development
- Keywords
- parenting support, mother-infant relationship, preterm infants, responsive caregiving, intervention efficacy, mother-infant dyads
- MeSH terms
- Female, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Mother-Child Relations, Mothers, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Parenting
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