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Sharp H, Vitoratou S, O'Mahen H, Bozicevic L, Refberg M, Hayes C, Gay J, Pickles A. Identifying vulnerable mother-infant dyads: a psychometric evaluation of two observational coding systems using varying interaction periods. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1399841. [PMID: 38984279 PMCID: PMC11233099 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1399841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Introduction Clinical services require feasible assessments of parent-infant interaction in order to identify dyads requiring parenting intervention. We assessed the reliability and predictive validity of two observational tools and tested whether briefer forms could be identified which retain acceptable psychometric properties over short observation periods. Methods A stratified high-risk community sample of 250 mother-infant dyads from The Wirral Child Health and Development Study completed 7-min play-based interaction at 6-8 months. Film-footage was independently coded by two trained raters using PIIOS and NICHD-SECCYD systems. Incremental predictive validity was assessed from 3, 5 and 7 min observation to attachment outcomes (Strange Situation; 14 months) and infant mental health (BITSEA; 14 and 30 months). Results Excellent inter-rater reliability was evident at code and subscale level for each tool and observation period. Stability of within-rater agreement was optimal after 5 min observation. ROC analysis confirmed predictive (discriminant) validity (AUCs >0.70) to top decile age 2 mental health outcomes for PIIOS total score and a brief 3-item composite from NICHD-SECCYD (sensitivity, intrusiveness, positive regard; NICHD-3), but not to attachment outcomes. Logistic regression showed dyads rated at-risk for externalizing problems using NICHD-3 were also at significantly higher risk for insecurity at 14 months (OR = 2.7, p = 0.004). Conclusion PIIOS total and NICHD-3 ratings from 5 min observation are both reliable and valid tools for use in clinical practice. Findings suggest NICHD-3 may have greater utility due to its comparative brevity to train and code, with suitability for use over a broader developmental time frame (3-24 months).
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- Helen Sharp
- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Washington Singer Laboratories, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neurosciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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Synnes A, Luu TM, Afifi J, Khairy M, de Cabo C, Moddemann D, Hendson L, Reichert A, Coughlin K, Nguyen KA, Richter LL, Bacchini F, Aziz K. Parent-Integrated Interventions to Improve Language Development in Children Born Very Preterm. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:953. [PMID: 37371185 DOI: 10.3390/children10060953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Neurodevelopmental challenges in children born very preterm are common and not improving. This study tested the feasibility of using Evidence-based Practice to Improve Quality (EPIQ), a proven quality improvement technique that incorporates scientific evidence to target improving language abilities in very preterm populations in 10 Canadian neonatal follow-up programs. Feasibility was defined as at least 70% of sites completing four intervention cycles and 75% of cycles meeting targeted aims. Systematic reviews were reviewed and performed, an online quality improvement educational tool was developed, multidisciplinary teams that included parents were created and trained, and sites provided virtual support to implement and audit locally at least four intervention cycles of approximately 6 months in duration. Eight of ten sites implemented at least four intervention cycles. Of the 48 cycles completed, audits showed 41 (85%) met their aim. Though COVID-19 was a barrier, parent involvement, champions, and institutional support facilitated success. EPIQ is a feasible quality improvement methodology to implement family-integrated evidence-informed interventions to support language interventions in neonatal follow-up programs. Further studies are required to identify potential benefits of service outcomes, patients, and families and to evaluate sustainability.
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- Anne Synnes
- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
- BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4, Canada
- BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
- Division of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS B3K 6R8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Alberta Children's Hospital, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T3B 6A8, Canada
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- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, AB T5G 0B7, Canada
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- Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON N6A 5W9, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1Y3, Canada
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- The Office of Lifelong Learning, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9, Canada
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Neel ML. Parenting Style Interventions in Parents of Preterm and High-Risk Infants: Controversies, Cost, and Future Directions. Clin Perinatol 2023; 50:179-213. [PMID: 36868705 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2022.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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This review highlights the current state of evidence on interventions whose primary purpose is to change parenting style in parents of preterm, and other-high risk, infants. To date, interventions for parents of preterm infants are heterogeneous with variability in intervention timing, measured outcomes, program components, and cost. Most interventions target parental responsivity/sensitivity. Most reported outcomes are short-term, measured at age less than 2 years. The few studies that report later child outcomes in prekindergarten/school-aged children are encouraging, overall indicating improved cognition and behavior in the children of parents who received a parenting style intervention.
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- Mary Lauren Neel
- Division of Neonatology, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1405 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
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Hoberg K, Häusler M, Orlikowsky T, Lidzba K. Enhancing the Follow-up Assessment of Very Preterm Children with Regard to 5-Year IQ Considering Socioeconomic Status. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2022; 226:405-415. [PMID: 35981549 DOI: 10.1055/a-1864-9895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Specifying peri- and postnatal factors in children born very preterm (VPT) that affect later outcome helps to improve long-term treatment. AIM To enhance the predictability of 5-year cognitive outcome by perinatal, 2-year developmental and socio-economic data. SUBJECTS AND OUTCOME MEASURES 92 VPT infants, born 2007-2009, gestational age<32 weeks and/or birthweight of 1500 g, were assessed longitudinally including basic neonatal, socio-economic (SES), 2-year Mental Developmental Index (MDI, Bayley Scales II), 5-year Mental Processing Composite (MPC, Kaufman-Assessment Battery for Children), and Language Screening for Preschoolers data. 5-year infants born VPT were compared to 34 term controls. RESULTS The IQ of 5-year infants born VPT was 10 points lower than that of term controls and influenced independently by preterm birth and SES. MDI, SES, birth weight and birth complications explained 48% of the variance of the MPC. The MDI proved highly predictive (r=0.6, R2=36%) for MPC but tended to underestimate the cognitive outcome. A total of 61% of the 2-year infants born VPT were already correctly classified (specificity of .93, sensitivity of .54). CHAID decision tree technique identified SES as decisive for the outcome for infants born VPT with medium MDI results (76-91): They benefit from effects associated to a higher SES, while those with a poor MDI outcome and a birth weight≤890 g do not. CONCLUSION Developmental follow-up of preterm children enhances the quality of prognosis and later outcome when differentially considering perinatal risks and SES.
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- Kathrin Hoberg
- Department of Paediatrics, Social Paediatric Centre, Division of Neuropaediatrics and Social Paediatrics; University Hospital RWTH Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Neuropediatrics and Social Pediatrics; University Hospital RWTH Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Neonatology; University Hospital RWTH Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Division of Child Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Depressive Symptoms in Fathers during the First Postpartum Year: The Influence of Severity of Preterm Birth, Parenting Stress and Partners’ Depression. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159478. [PMID: 35954832 PMCID: PMC9368501 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Although preterm birth constitutes a risk factor for postpartum depressive symptomatology, perinatal depression (PND) has not been investigated extensively in fathers of very low (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants. This study explored paternal depression levels at 3, 9, and 12 months of infant corrected age, investigating also the predictive role played by the severity of prematurity, maternal and paternal PND levels, and parenting stress. We recruited 153 fathers of 33 ELBW, 42 VLBW, and 78 full-term (FT) infants, respectively. Depression was investigated by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and distress by the Parenting Stress Index-Short Form-PSI-SF (Total and subscales: Parental Distress, Parent–Child Dysfunctional Interaction, and Difficult Child). ELBW fathers showed a significant decrease (improvement) in EPDS, total PSI-SF, and Parental Distress mean scores after 3 months. Paternal EPDS scores at 12 months were significantly predicted by VLBW and FT infants’ birth weight categories, fathers’ EPDS scores at 3 and 9 months, Parent–Child Dysfunctional Interaction subscale at 3 months, and Difficult Child subscale at 9 months. This study strengthens the relevance of including early routine screening and parenting support for fathers in perinatal health services, with particular attention to fathers who might be more vulnerable to mental health difficulties due to severely preterm birth.
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Impact of Differing Language Background Exposures on Bayley-III Language Assessment in a National Cohort of Children Born Less than 29 Weeks' Gestation. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9071048. [PMID: 35884032 PMCID: PMC9316512 DOI: 10.3390/children9071048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Preterm infants are at risk for adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes, especially language delay. Preterm infants < 29 weeks’ gestational age, cared for in Canadian Neonatal Follow-Up Network affiliated hospitals, were assessed between 18 to 21 months corrected age using the Bayley-III. Bayley-III Language Composite Scores were compared using univariate and multivariate analyses for children in three primary language groups: English, French and other. 6146 children were included. The primary language at home was English, French or another language for 3708 children (60%), 1312 children (21%) and 1126 children (18%), respectively, and overall, 44% were exposed to two or more languages at home. Univariate analysis showed that primary language was associated with lower Bayley-III Language scores; however, multivariate analyses demonstrated that neither primary language nor language of administration were significantly associated with lower language scores when adjusted for gestational age, other developmental delays and sociodemographic factors, but multiple language exposure was. Sociodemographic and other factors are more important in determining language development than primary language at home. Further studies are needed to examine the association between exposure to multiple languages and lower Bayley-III language scores in preterm infants.
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Yu NKK, Shum KKM, Lam YY, Kwan QKL, Ng SYP, Chan NTT. Sensitivity Training for Mothers With Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pediatr Psychol 2022; 47:1167-1184. [PMID: 35666133 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsac051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This single-blind parallel design randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a modified version of the Mother-Infant Transaction Program (MITP) in enhancing Chinese mothers' sensitivity towards their premature infants' physiological and social cues. METHODS Sixty mothers of hospitalized premature infants (mean gestational age = 32.1 weeks; SD = 2.8) were randomly assigned to either the MITP group or the treatment-as-usual control group. The intervention group (n = 30) received four sessions of parental sensitivity training adapted from the MITP, delivered by clinical psychologists before the infants were discharged. The control group (n = 30) received standard care provided by the hospitals. Each dyad was assessed at baseline (Time 1), immediately after intervention (Time 2), and when the infants were at the gestation-corrected ages of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months (Times 3-6). Maternal sensitivity, mother-infant interaction quality, parenting stress, postpartum depression, and mother's perception of infant's temperament were measured at Times 1-4, whereas infants' weight gain and developmental performance were assessed at Times 3-6. RESULTS The MITP group showed significantly higher maternal sensitivity and better mother-infant interaction quality after completing the training. They also reported less parenting stress and postnatal depression than the control group at Time 2 and subsequent follow-ups. The intervention significantly predicted better weight gain and developmental outcomes in infants across Times 3-6, mediated by maternal wellbeing and interaction quality. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of this adapted sensitivity training among Chinese mothers with premature infants. [ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04383340].
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- Nicky Ka Ki Yu
- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.,Department of Clinical Psychology, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong
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Fernández X. Revisión sistemática de intervenciones tempranas en bebés prematuros para fomentar las interacciones sensibles padres-bebé y el vínculo de apego. CLÍNICA CONTEMPORÁNEA 2022. [DOI: 10.5093/cc2022a3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Zhang X, Kurtz M, Lee SY, Liu H. Early Intervention for Preterm Infants and Their Mothers: A Systematic Review. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2021; 35:E69-E82. [PMID: 25408293 DOI: 10.1097/jpn.0000000000000065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of various early interventions on maternal emotional outcomes, mother-infant interaction, and subsequent infant outcomes during neonatal intensive care unit admission and postdischarge. Key interventions associated with outcomes in both the neonatal intensive care unit and postdischarge (ie, home) settings are summarized. A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials involving early interventions for infants and their mother published between 1993 and 2013 in the electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsychINFO, and Cochrane was undertaken. Methodological quality was assessed using the PEDro scale to evaluate internal and external validity of the study. Twelve randomized controlled trials were included in the review, and all used some form of parenting education. The interventions had limited effects on maternal stress and mother-infant interaction and positive effects on maternal anxiety, depressive symptoms, and maternal coping. There were positive effects on infants' short-term outcomes for length of stay and breast-feeding rate. Positive and clinically meaningful effects of early interventions were seen in some physiological/psychological outcomes of mothers and preterm infants. It is important for nurses to foster close mother-infant contact and increase maternal competence during and after the infant's hospitalization period.
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- Xin Zhang
- School of Nursing, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China (Ms Zhang and Dr. Liu); Department of Nursing, Hungkuang University, Taiwan, China (Dr Lee); and School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland (Ms Kurtz)
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Helmer CS, Thornberg UB, Mörelius E. An Early Collaborative Intervention Focusing on Parent-Infant Interaction in the Neonatal Period. A Descriptive Study of the Developmental Framework. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18126656. [PMID: 34205660 PMCID: PMC8296427 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Moderate to late preterm infants are at risk of developing problems later in life. To support attachment and infants’ development, high quality parent-infant interaction is important. Parent-infant interaction is known to improve through intervention programs but since no such intervention program is addressed directly to moderate to late preterm infants, a tailor-made intervention was developed. The aim was to describe the rationale, development, framework and practical provision of a new early collaborative intervention program. This study has a descriptive design and the intervention is described using the Template for Intervention Description and Replication. During an intervention-session, the preterm infant’s cues are made visible to the parents as they perform an everyday care-taking procedure. Instant feedback is delivered to give the parents the opportunity to notice, interpret and respond to cues immediately. The infant’s response to the parent’s action is discussed in a dialogue to instantly guide parents´ awareness of the preterm infant’s subtle cues. This study describes a new early collaborative intervention, developed to support interaction between parents and their moderate to late preterm infants starting in the neonatal intensive care unit. Clinical studies evaluating parental experiences as well as the effects of the early intervention are ongoing, ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02034617.
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- Charlotte Sahlén Helmer
- Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Learning, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden;
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- Division of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden;
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
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Dean B, Ginnell L, Boardman JP, Fletcher-Watson S. Social cognition following preterm birth: A systematic review. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2021; 124:151-167. [PMID: 33524414 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Social cognitive abilities are affected by preterm birth, but pathways to, and risk factors for this outcome are not well mapped. We examined direct assessment tasks including objective coding of parent-child play to chart social development in infancy and pre-school years. A systematic search and data-extraction procedure yielded seventy-nine studies (4930 preterm and 2109 term children, aged birth - five years), for inclusion. We detected a pattern of reduced social attention in the first 12 months of life with evidence of reduced performance in social cognitive tasks later in the preschool years. However, we did not identify a consistent, distinctive preterm social phenotype in early life. Instead, the interactive behaviour of preterm infants reflects factors from outside the social cognitive domain, such as attention, language, and socioeconomic status. By combining data across samples and measures we revealed the role of domain-general skills, which may in future prove fruitful intervention targets.
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- Bethan Dean
- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, UK
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Givrad S, Hartzell G, Scala M. Promoting infant mental health in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): A review of nurturing factors and interventions for NICU infant-parent relationships. Early Hum Dev 2021; 154:105281. [PMID: 33229068 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2020.105281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Premature and medically vulnerable infants experience early and sometimes prolonged separation from their parents, intrusive and unnatural environments, painful and distressing procedures, difficulties with physiological regulation, increased biological and neurological vulnerabilities, and grow up to have higher rates of neurocognitive and psychosocial difficulties. Parents of infants born prematurely or with medical vulnerabilities, in turn, experience significant distress and are a psychiatrically vulnerable population, with very high rates of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The combination of these factors cause significant challenges for some of these infants and parents in developing an early optimal relationship and connection. Given the critical importance of early relationships with main caregivers for infant mental health and long-term developmental outcomes, we review various targets of intervention to promote healthy infant and parent mental health and bonding thereby facilitating an optimal infant-parent relationship in the NICU population.
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- Soudabeh Givrad
- Weill Cornell Medicine, 525 East 68th street, box 140, New York, NY 10065, United States of America.
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, 525 East 68th street, box 140, New York, NY 10065, United States of America.
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, 750 Welch Rd, Suite 315, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States of America.
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Brunson E, Thierry A, Ligier F, Vulliez-Coady L, Novo A, Rolland AC, Eutrope J. Prevalences and predictive factors of maternal trauma through 18 months after premature birth: A longitudinal, observational and descriptive study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0246758. [PMID: 33626102 PMCID: PMC7904178 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0246758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Posttraumatic reactions are common among mothers of preterm infants and can have a negative influence on their quality of life and lead to interactional difficulties with their baby. Given the possible trajectories of posttraumatic reactions, we hypothesized that prevalences of postpartum posttraumatic reactions at given times underestimate the real amount of mothers experiencing these symptoms within 18 months following delivery. Additionally, we examined whether sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of dyads influence the expression of posttraumatic symptoms among these mothers. A sample of 100 dyads was included in this longitudinal study led by 3 french university hospitals. Preterm infants born before 32 weeks of gestation and their mothers were followed-up over 18 months and attended 5 visits assessing the infants’ health conditions and the mothers’ psychological state with validated scales. Fifty dyads were retained through the 18 months of the study. The period prevalence of posttraumatic reactions was calculated and a group comparison was conducted to determine their predictive factors. Thirty-six percent of the mothers currently suffered from posttraumatic symptoms 18 months after their preterm delivery. The 18 months period prevalence was 60.4% among all the mothers who participated until the end of the follow-up. There was a statistical link between posttraumatic symptoms and a shorter gestational age at delivery, C-section, and the mother’s psychological state of mind at every assessment time. Only a small proportion of mothers were receiving psychological support at 18 months. Preterm mothers are a population at risk of developing a long-lasting postpartum posttraumatic disorder, therefore immediate and delayed systematic screenings for posttraumatic symptoms are strongly recommended to guide at-risk mothers towards appropriate psychological support.
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- Emilie Brunson
- Université de Formation et de Recherche de médecine, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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- Unité d’Aide Méthodologique, Hôpital Robert Debré, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Reims, Reims, France
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- Pôle Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, Centre Psychothérapique de Nancy, Laxou, France
- Unité de recherche EA 4360 APEMAC Adaptation, Mesure et Evaluation en Santé, Approches Interdisciplinaires, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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- Service de Psychiatrie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, Hôpital Saint Jacques, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Université de Formation et de Recherche de médecine, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
- Centre de Recherches Psychanalyse, Médecine et Société, Institut des Humanités, Sciences et Sociétés, Université de Paris, Paris, France
- Service de Psychothérapie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, Hôpital Robert Debré, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Reims, Reims, France
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- Université de Formation et de Recherche de médecine, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
- Service de Psychothérapie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, Hôpital Robert Debré, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Reims, Reims, France
- Département de Psychologie, Laboratoire Cognition Santé Société (EA 6291), Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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- Université de Formation et de Recherche de médecine, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
- Service de Psychothérapie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, Hôpital Robert Debré, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Reims, Reims, France
- Département de Psychologie, Laboratoire Cognition Santé Société (EA 6291), Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Reims, France
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Frosch CA, Schoppe-Sullivan SJ, O’Banion DD. Parenting and Child Development: A Relational Health Perspective. Am J Lifestyle Med 2021; 15:45-59. [PMID: 33447170 PMCID: PMC7781063 DOI: 10.1177/1559827619849028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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A child's development is embedded within a complex system of relationships. Among the many relationships that influence children's growth and development, perhaps the most influential is the one that exists between parent and child. Recognition of the critical importance of early parent-child relationship quality for children's socioemotional, cognitive, neurobiological, and health outcomes has contributed to a shift in efforts to identify relational determinants of child outcomes. Recent efforts to extend models of relational health to the field of child development highlight the role that parent, child, and contextual factors play in supporting the development and maintenance of healthy parent-child relationships. This review presents a parent-child relational health perspective on development, with an emphasis on socioemotional outcomes in early childhood, along with brief attention to obesity and eating behavior as a relationally informed health outcome. Also emphasized here is the parent-health care provider relationship as a context for supporting healthy outcomes within families as well as screening and intervention efforts to support optimal relational health within families, with the goal of improving mental and physical health within our communities.
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- Cynthia A. Frosch
- Cynthia A. Frosch, PhD, Department of
Educational Psychology, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311335,
Denton, TX 76203-5017; e-mail:
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of
North Texas, Denton, Texas (CAF)
- Department of Psychology, Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio (SJS-S)
- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of
Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia (DDO)
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of
North Texas, Denton, Texas (CAF)
- Department of Psychology, Ohio State University,
Columbus, Ohio (SJS-S)
- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of
Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia (DDO)
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Clark GF, Kingsley KL. Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Early Childhood: Birth-5 Years. Am J Occup Ther 2020; 74:7403397010p1-7403397010p42. [PMID: 32365324 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2020.743001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE This Practice Guideline provides stakeholders with a condensed summary of a large number of effectiveness studies. It is a valuable tool for facilitating decision making related to occupational therapy interventions for children ages birth-5 yr. OBJECTIVE Early childhood (birth-5 yr) is a critical period in which the foundation of key life occupations is developed (e.g., eating, dressing, play, learning, social participation, rest and sleep, and chores). The development of cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and self-care skills is important to support these occupations. This Practice Guideline synthesizes recent systematic reviews (SRs) on these areas of development to promote decision making for and high-quality interventions with this population. METHOD Four SRs related to cognition, mental health, motor function, and ADLs analyzed studies published from 2010 to 2017 retrieved from six electronic databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ERIC, OTseeker, and Cochrane). RESULTS A total of 196 articles were included in the SRs, which served as a guide to final clinical recommendations. Case studies describe translation and application to practice. CONCLUSION and Recommendations: A variety of interventions within the domain of occupational therapy were found to support the development of cognitive, social-emotional, motor, and self-care skills. Although some of these interventions are typically implemented by occupational therapy practitioners, others can be implemented by parents after training or by teams working in preschool settings. These findings should be used to inform evidence-based practice provided by occupational therapy practitioners working in various early childhood settings. WHAT THIS ARTICLE ADDS This Practice Guideline gives occupational therapy practitioners clear information about which interventions will be effective for specific outcomes. Better intervention choices mean better outcomes for young children and their families.
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- Gloria Frolek Clark
- Gloria Frolek Clark, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, is an occupational therapist in private practice, Adel, Iowa;
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- Karrie L. Kingsley, OTD, OTR/L, is Associate Professor, Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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Kohlhoff J, Cibralic S, Wallace N, Morgan S, McMahon C, Hawkins E, Eapen V, Briggs N, Huber A, McNeil C. A randomized controlled trial comparing parent child interaction therapy - toddler, circle of security- parenting™ and waitlist controls in the treatment of disruptive behaviors for children aged 14-24 months: study protocol. BMC Psychol 2020; 8:93. [PMID: 32867832 PMCID: PMC7457749 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-020-00457-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is common for toddlers to display disruptive behaviors (e.g., tantrums, aggression, irritability) but when these become severe and persistent they can be the start of a trajectory towards poor outcomes in childhood and adolescence. Parent Child Interaction Therapy - Toddler is an intervention model designed to meet the specific developmental needs of toddlers aged 12-24 months presenting with disruptive behaviors. METHODS This study will use a randomized controlled design to evaluate the efficacy of the Parent Child Interaction Therapy - Toddler intervention for children aged 14-24 months with disruptive behaviors. Ninety toddlers with parent-reported disruptive behavior will be randomly allocated to either Parent Child Interaction Therapy - Toddler, Circle of Security- Parenting™ or a waitlist control group. Key parenting capacity outcome variables will include positive and negative parenting, parenting sensitivity, parental sense of competence in managing negative toddler emotions, parent sense of caregiving helplessness, parent mentalizing about the child, parent emotion regulation, child abuse potential and parental stress. Key outcome variables for children will include child social-emotional functioning (initiative, relationship functioning, self-regulation), child emotion regulation, child attachment security, and child behavior. DISCUSSION Delivered in the early intervention period of toddlerhood, Parent Child Interaction Therapy - Toddler has the potential to bring about significant and lasting changes for children presenting with early onset behavioral issues. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR), 12618001554257 . Registered 24 September 2018 - retrospectively registered.
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- Jane Kohlhoff
- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, P.O. Box 241, Villawood, NSW, 2163, Australia.
- Karitane, Carramar, NSW, Australia.
- Ingham Institute for Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, P.O. Box 241, Villawood, NSW, 2163, Australia
- Karitane, Carramar, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, P.O. Box 241, Villawood, NSW, 2163, Australia
- Karitane, Carramar, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, P.O. Box 241, Villawood, NSW, 2163, Australia
- Ingham Institute for Medical Research, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
- South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, Australia
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- Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW, Australia
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- Families In Mind Psychology, Canberra, Australia
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Lakatos PP, Matic T, Carson M, Williams ME. Child-Parent Psychotherapy with Infants Hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2020; 26:584-596. [PMID: 30941622 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-019-09614-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a stressful and potentially traumatic experience for infants as well as their parents. The highly specialized medical environment can threaten the development of a nurturing and secure caregiving relationship and potentially derail an infant's development. Well-timed, dose-specific interventions that include an infant mental health approach can buffer the impact of medical traumatic stress and separations and support the attachment relationship. Many psychological interventions in the NICU setting focus on either the parent's mental health or the infant's neurodevelopmental functioning. An alternative approach is to implement a relationship-based, dyadic intervention model that focuses on the developing parent-infant relationship. Child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) is an evidence-based trauma-informed dyadic intervention model for infants and young children who have experienced a traumatic event. This article describes the adaptation of CPP for the NICU environment.
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- Patricia P Lakatos
- University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, 4650 Sunset Blvd, MS#53, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.
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- University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, 4650 Sunset Blvd, MS#53, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
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- University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, 4650 Sunset Blvd, MS#53, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
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- University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, 4650 Sunset Blvd, MS#53, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA
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Interventions are needed to enhance early development and minimise long-term impairments for children born very preterm (VP, <32 weeks' gestation) and their families. Given the role of the environment on the developing brain, the potential for developmental interventions that modify the infant's hospital and home environments to improve outcomes is high. Although early developmental interventions vary widely in focus, timing, and mode of delivery, evidence generally supports the effectiveness of these programs to improve specific outcomes for children born VP and their families. However, little is known about mechanisms for effectiveness, cost- and long-term effectiveness, which programs might work better for whom, and how to provide early intervention services equitably. This information is critical to facilitate systematic integration of effective developmental interventions into clinical care for infants born very preterm and their families.
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Lavallée A, Aita M, Côté J, Bell L, Luu TM. A guided participation nursing intervention to theraupeutic positioning and care (GP_Posit) for mothers of preterm infants: protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2020; 6:77. [PMID: 32509322 PMCID: PMC7251724 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-020-00601-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background In the NICU, interventions intended to enhance maternal sensitivity are indicated in order to optimize preterm infant development and long-term mother-infant attachment. A novel nursing intervention was developed following a theory-oriented methodology and is based upon the guided participation theory for mothers to participate in their preterm infant's therapeutic POSITioning and care (GP_Posit). The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of (i) the study design; and (ii) the experimental GP_Posit nursing intervention during NICU hospitalization. The secondary objective is to estimate the preliminary effects of GP_Posit on maternal and preterm infant outcomes. Methods A pilot parallel-group randomized clinical trial (RCT) was designed where mother-preterm infant dyads are being recruited and randomized to a control group (usual care) or experimental group (GP_Posit intervention). Data collection includes feasibility and acceptability data as well as preliminary effects on maternal sensitivity and infant neurodevelopment. Ethical approval from the University Hospital ethical board was obtained in January 2018 (2017-1540). Discussion Data collection for this pilot study is expected to end in 2020. Results of this pilot study will inform about the feasibility and acceptability of the study design and GP_Posit intervention, a nursing intervention having the potential to favor maternal sensitivity and infant neurodevelopment in the NICU and guide the elaboration of a large-scale RCT. Trial registration clinicaltrial.gov, NCT03677752. Registered 19 September 2018.
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- Andréane Lavallée
- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.,CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montréal, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.,CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montréal, Canada.,Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research (RRISIQ), Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.,Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research (RRISIQ), Quebec, Canada.,Montreal University Health Center (CHUM) Research Center, Montréal, Canada
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- Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research (RRISIQ), Quebec, Canada.,School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Univertisé de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montréal, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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Kingsley K, Sagester G, Weaver LL. Interventions Supporting Mental Health and Positive Behavior in Children Ages Birth–5 Yr: A Systematic Review. Am J Occup Ther 2020; 74:7402180050p1-7402180050p29. [DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2020.039768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Importance: It is critical for providers to use evidence-based interventions to address mental health and behavioral barriers to occupational performance during early childhood.
Objective: To identify evidence-based interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to improve mental health and positive behavior for children ages 0–5 yr and their families.
Data Sources: PsycINFO, Cochrane, ERIC, MEDLINE, and OTseeker databases were searched for publications from 2010 through March 2017.
Study Selection and Data Collection: This review was completed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) guidelines. Risk of bias was assessed for each article using either A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) or the Cochrane method. Articles meeting inclusion criteria were critically appraised.
Findings: Forty-six articles met inclusion criteria and were organized into three themes: touch-based interventions (n = 9), parent–child interaction therapy (PCIT; n = 4), and instruction-based interventions (n = 33). Statistically significant findings and overall risk of bias supported the use of touch-based interventions, PCIT, and parent training.
Conclusions and Relevance: The evidence indicates that touch-based interventions can improve infant self-regulation (strong), social behavior, and attachment (moderate) and reduce maternal stress, anxiety, and depression (low). Moderate-strength evidence supports PCIT to improve child behavior. The evidence indicates that parent training can improve parent behavior, maternal–infant attachment (strong), and parent mental health (moderate). Teacher training can improve mental health and behavior (moderate). Group-based parent training and sleep training have insufficient support (low).
What This Article Adds: Occupational therapy professionals working with children younger than age 5 yr can use the results of this systematic review to guide clinical decision making related to mental health and behavioral outcomes.
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- Karrie Kingsley
- Karrie Kingsley, OTD, OTR/L, is Associate Professor, Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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- Grace Sagester, OTD, OTR/L, is Occupational Therapist, Division of Clinical Therapies, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH
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- Lindy L. Weaver, PhD, MOT, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy, Ohio State University, Columbus;
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Do developmental and temperamental characteristics mediate the association between preterm birth and the quality of mother-child interaction? Infant Behav Dev 2020; 58:101421. [PMID: 32135402 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2020.101421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The current study aims to evaluate the association between preterm birth and the quality of mother-child interaction of very preterm-, moderate preterm-, and full-term-born children at 18 and 36 months and to determine whether developmental and behavioral characteristics mediate the association between preterm birth and the quality of mother-child interaction. METHOD Participants included 110 preterm-born children and 39 full-term-born children assessed at ages 18 and 36 months. Mother-child free play interactions, the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, the Infant Behavior Questionnaire, and the Early Childhood Behavior Questionnaire were administered. RESULTS Significant associations between preterm birth and the quality of mother-child interaction were found at 18 and 36 months. The mother-child interaction quality was less optimal for the preterm-born children compared with the full-term-born children, mainly so for the very preterm-born children. Unlike behavioral characteristics, cognitive development was found to mediate the association between the gestational age-based group and the quality of mother-child interaction. CONCLUSIONS Intervention programs for preterm-born children and their families, should consider maternal and children's behaviors during mother-child interactions, in addition to cognitive, language, motor and emotional regulation abilities, and particularly so with very preterm-born children, who exhibit slower cognitive development.
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Bufteac EG, Andersen GL, Spinei L, Jahnsen RB. Early intervention and follow-up programs among children with cerebral palsy in Moldova: potential impact on impairments? BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:29. [PMID: 31969109 PMCID: PMC6975064 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-1931-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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AIM To study whether early intervention services (EI) and a follow-up program (FU) influence outcomes of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Moldova. METHODS Records from 351 children with CP in Moldova born during 2009 and 2010 were retrieved from hospital and orphanage archives between 1 July 2016 and 30 September 2017. We investigated the proportion enrolled in EI and FU at the Early Intervention Centre Voinicel and at the Institute of Mother and Child in 2009-2012. Logistic regression analyses were applied to calculate crude and adjusted odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for outcomes in children enrolled and not enrolled. RESULTS Among all children with CP, 166 (47%) were enrolled in EI and FU. Of the 51 children born extremely preterm (gestational age ≤ 31 weeks), 46 (90%) were enrolled, compared to 97 (39%) of the 250 children born at term. Among 110 non-walking children with CP, 82 (74%) were enrolled into EI and FU, compared to 84 (35%) of 241 able to walk. There was no difference in outcomes of cognition, communication, vision and hearing impairments between those enrolled or not enrolled in EI and FU. However, the subgroup analyses showed that the risk of contractures was 11 times higher among non-walking children who were not enrolled in EI and FU programs (OR = 10.931, 95% CI 2.328-51.328, p = 0.002). CONCLUSION In Moldova, EI and FU seem to be offered mostly to extremely preterm and non-walking children with CP. The results indicate a decreased risk for contractures in these children.
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- Ecaterina Gincota Bufteac
- CEI Voinicel - Center of Early Intervention Voinicel, Chisinau, Moldova
- Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Cerebral Palsy Registry of Norway, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Tonsberg, Norway
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- State University of Medicine and Pharmacy Nicolae Testimitanu, Chisinau, Moldova
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- Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Institute of Health and Society, CHARM, Oslo, Norway
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Bidzan M, Lutkiewicz K. Perceived Stress as a Predictor of Partnership Relation Quality in Polish Mothers of Preterm-Born Children. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16030355. [PMID: 30691188 PMCID: PMC6388279 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16030355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of the study was to identify whether perceived stress and significant life changes are related with partnership relation quality in mothers of preterm-born children. The study group consisted of 260 women, who gave a preterm birth. In most cases the delivery took place in the 34⁻36th week of pregnancy. The research consisted of two phases. Phase 1 was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics at the Medical University of Gdansk in the neonatal period (2⁻3 days after birth). Phase 2 was carried out in the place of residence of the mother and child during early childhood (24⁻30th month of the child's life). The following research tools were used in the first phase of the research project: Analysis of nursing and medical reports, an interview questionnaire and psychological interview, The Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) (Lavenstein, the Polish version, after Plopa, 2008), The Recent Life Changes Questionnaire (RLCQ) (Rahe and Holmes, 1975), the Polish version, after Terelak 1995), and the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) (Spanier, 1976, the Polish version, after Cieślak, 1989). In the second phase of the study the respondents were once again examined using the DAS. It was shown that stress is related to partnership relationship quality and of all its components, except cohesion. The findings demonstrated that important life events are associated with a couple's emotional expression in the neonatal period. Stressful life events do not correlate with relationship quality.
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- Mariola Bidzan
- Institute of Psychology, University of Gdansk, Bażyńskiego 4, 80-309 Gdansk, Poland.
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Gdansk, Bażyńskiego 4, 80-309 Gdansk, Poland.
- The Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, Toronto, ON M4T 1K2, Canada.
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Programa de educación para padres sobre estimulación del desarrollo del lenguaje de lactantes prematuros con riesgo de daño cerebral. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rlfa.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Fontana C, Menis C, Pesenti N, Passera S, Liotto N, Mosca F, Roggero P, Fumagalli M. Effects of early intervention on feeding behavior in preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial. Early Hum Dev 2018; 121:15-20. [PMID: 29730130 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2018.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2017] [Revised: 04/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although highly beneficial, human milk feeding is challenging in preterm infants due to adverse NICU factors for the infant and mother. AIM To investigate the effects of an early intervention in promoting infant's human milk feeding and acquisition of full oral feeding. METHODS This study is part of a RCT. We included preterm infants born between 25+0 and 29+6 weeks of gestational age (GA) without severe morbidities, and their parents. Infants were randomized to either receive early intervention (EI) or standard care (SC). EI included PremieStart and parental training to promote infant massage and visual attention according to a detailed protocol. SC, in line with NICU protocols, included Kangaroo Mother Care. The time of acquisition of full oral feeding and human milk consumption at discharge were recorded. RESULTS Seventy preterm (EI n = 34, SC n = 36) infants were enrolled. Thirteen were excluded according to the protocol. Fifty-seven (EI n = 29, SC n = 28) infants were evaluated at discharge. The two groups were comparable for parent and infant characteristics. A significantly higher rate of infants fed with any human milk was observed in the EI group (75.9%) compared with the SC group (32.1%) (p = 0.001), and EI infants were four times more likely to be fed exclusively with human milk. Full oral feeding was achieved almost one week earlier in EI infants (mean postmenstrual age 36.8 ± 1.6 vs 37.9 ± 2.4 weeks in EI vs SC, p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Early interventions promoting mother self-efficacy and involvement in multisensory stimulation have beneficial effects on human milk feeding in preterm infants.
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- Camilla Fontana
- NICU, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 12, 20122 Milano, Italy.
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- NICU, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 12, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- NICU, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 12, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- NICU, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 12, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- NICU, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 12, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- NICU, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 12, 20122 Milano, Italy.
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- NICU, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 12, 20122 Milano, Italy.
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- NICU, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via della Commenda 12, 20122 Milano, Italy.
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Gärtner KA, Vetter VC, Schäferling M, Reuner G, Hertel S. Training of parental scaffolding in high-socio-economic status families: How do parents of full- and preterm-born toddlers benefit? BRITISH JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2018; 88:300-322. [PMID: 29603723 DOI: 10.1111/bjep.12218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2017] [Revised: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preterm children have an increased risk regarding self-regulation development. Given the strong link between parenting behaviour (i.e., scaffolding and sensitivity) and children's self-regulation, parental training presents a promising way to counteract the negative consequences of preterm birth. AIMS We explored the effectiveness of parental training by comparing a basic scaffolding training and a combined scaffolding/sensitivity training to an active treatment-control group (stress management). Basic and combined treatments should increase parents' domain-specific self-efficacy (DSSE) and beliefs on parental co-regulation and the promotion of learning (BCL) more than the control treatment should. No such differences were expected for parents' domain-general self-efficacy (DGSE). We examined whether parents of preterm and full-term children benefitted equally from training conditions. SAMPLE(S) A total of 87 parents of full-term and 35 parents of preterm toddlers (24-36 months of age, corrected for prematurity) participated. METHODS Based on a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test follow-up design, parents were randomly assigned to treatments. A multimethod approach was applied, including self-report, parent-child interactions, and standardized behavioural tasks. The presented study is limited to questionnaire data on parents' DGSE, DSSE, and BCL. RESULTS An overall increase resulted from pre- to post-test and/or follow-up. Parents' BCL changed significantly stronger in the combined training than in the control group. Parents of preterm and full-term children benefitted equally from basic and combined training. CONCLUSIONS The combined training enhanced BCL among parents of full-term and preterm children the most. If such training also yields improvement on the behavioural level, this finding will advance preterm aftercare.
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- Clinic I, Division of Neuropediatrics and Metabolic Medicine, Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Clinic I, Division of Neuropediatrics and Metabolic Medicine, Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Clinic I, Division of Neuropediatrics and Metabolic Medicine, Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute for Education Studies, Heidelberg University, Germany
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Chernego DI, McCall RB, Wanless SB, Groark CJ, Vasilyeva MJ, Palmov OI, Nikiforova NV, Muhamedrahimov RJ. The Effect of a Social-Emotional Intervention on the Development of Preterm Infants in Institutions. INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN 2018; 31:37-52. [PMID: 29398781 PMCID: PMC5793907 DOI: 10.1097/iyc.0000000000000108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study examined the effect of a social-emotional intervention implemented in one St. Petersburg (Russian Federation) institution (called a Baby Home, BH) on the general behavioral development of preterm children (gestational ages of 30-36 weeks) during their first two years of life. The intervention consisted of training caregivers and implementing structural changes to create a more family-like environment. The study included preterm (N = 56) and full-term (N = 93) children from one BH that implemented the intervention and from another BH with no intervention. Children were assessed at 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months of age with the Battelle Development Inventory (LINC Associates, 1988). The results showed that the intervention positively influenced the general behavioral development of BH preterm children throughout their first two years of life compared to preterms from the no-intervention BH. Also, results indicated that the intervention effect was developmentally similar for preterm and for full-term children, but preterm children consistently scored lower than full-terms during their first two years living in the BH. In general, our research emphasizes the crucial role of warm, sensitive, and responsive interactions with a constant and emotionally available caregiver for healthy child development for both term and preterm children.
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Cambonie G, Muller JB, Ehlinger V, Roy J, Guédeney A, Lebeaux C, Kaminski M, Alberge C, Denizot S, Ancel PY, Arnaud C. Mother-infant interaction assessment at discharge and at 6 months in a French cohort of infants born very preterm: The OLIMPE study. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0188942. [PMID: 29216238 PMCID: PMC5720768 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Objectives The principal aim was to investigate the feasibility of assessing mother-infant interactions at discharge and at 6 months infant corrected age in singletons born before 32 weeks of gestation. The secondary aims were to describe these interactions and their disorders, explore the association between maternal emotional state and the interactions, and assess the relationship between disordered interactions and infant social withdrawal behaviour. Methods OLIMPE is an ancillary study of the population-based study EPIPAGE 2, which recruited preterm neonates in France in 2011. 163 dyads participated at discharge and 148 at 6 months. Interactions were observed with the Attachment During Stress (ADS) scale, which includes two behavioural subscales, for the mother (m-ADS) and her infant (i-ADS). Two professionals independently completed the ADS scales for one third of the observations. Maternal emotional state was assessed using self-administered questionnaires of depression, anxiety, and stress. Infant’s social withdrawal behaviour at 6 months was measured by the Alarm Distress Baby scale. Results At discharge, 15.3% of the m-ADS scales and 43.3% of the i-ADS scales had at least one unobserved component. At 6 months, all items on both scales were noticeable in >90% of the dyads. Reliability, estimated by the kappa coefficient, ranged between 0.39 and 0.76 at discharge, and between 0.21 and 0.69 at 6 months. Disordered interactions were indicated on 48.6% of the m-ADS scales and 36.5% of the i-ADS scales at discharge. At 6 months, these rates were 32.6% and 26.0%. Disordered interactions at 6 months were associated with identified disorder at discharge. Insecure infant attachment was not influenced by maternal mental health but was strongly associated with infant social withdrawal behaviour. Conclusions The ADS scale can be used to screen for early interaction disorders after premature birth and may help to target dyads that would most benefit from early intervention.
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- Gilles Cambonie
- Department of Neonatal Medicine, Arnaud de Villeneuve University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Neonatal Medicine, Women’s and Children’s University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- UMR 1027 INSERM, University Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, Toulouse, France
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- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, Nîmes University Hospital, Nîmes, France
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- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, Bichat-Claude Bernard University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Inserm UMR 1153 Obstetrical, Perinatal and Paediatric Epidemiology Research Team (Epopé), Centre for Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité, DHU Risks in Pregnancy, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Inserm UMR 1153 Obstetrical, Perinatal and Paediatric Epidemiology Research Team (Epopé), Centre for Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité, DHU Risks in Pregnancy, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Department of Neonatal Medicine, Children's University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Neonatal Medicine, Women’s and Children’s University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Inserm UMR 1153 Obstetrical, Perinatal and Paediatric Epidemiology Research Team (Epopé), Centre for Epidemiology and Statistics Sorbonne Paris Cité, DHU Risks in Pregnancy, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- UMR 1027 INSERM, University Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, Toulouse, France
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Kim SY, Kang SJ. Effect of Child Development Knowledge, Rearing Knowledge and Use of Health Care Service on Maternal Confidence among Mothers with Premature Infants. CHILD HEALTH NURSING RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.4094/chnr.2017.23.4.407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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"The effects of family-centered physiotherapy on the cognitive and motor performance in premature infants". Infant Behav Dev 2017; 49:214-219. [PMID: 28957689 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2017.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/16/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of family centered physiotherapy according to the neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) principles on mental and motor performance in premature infants. METHODS A total of 156 infant, ≥24/36 week+6days gestational age included in the study. All the infants were diagnosed by a child neurologist and referred to psychology and physiotherapy department for their neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment. Bayley Scale of Infant II (BSI-II) was used for neurodevelopmental assessment and Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) was used for assessing their motor performance. Seventy-eight of the infants were in the study group and 76 were recruited as age matched controls according to the classification of their gestational age. Family centered physiotherapy according to the neurodevelopmental treatment principles was used as an intervention and all the mothers are trained accordingly. RESULTS Cognitive Development Scores and Motor Development Scores of Bayley II were recorded for the 3., 6., 9., and 12 months respectively. Between the 3. and 12. month of gestational age, within-groups measurements in both Cognitive Development Scores (p<0.001) and Motor Development Scores (p<0.001) were significantly increased. However, the improvements in both Cognitive Development Scores (p=0.059) and Motor Development Scores (p=0.334) between the groups was not different. CONCLUSION Family centered physiotherapy with NDT principles may not be enough to improve motor and cognitive performance in preterm infants at the first year of age. For supporting the motor and cognitive development of the preterm infants other intervention modalities also should be considered.
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Inguaggiato E, Sgandurra G, Cioni G. Brain plasticity and early development: Implications for early intervention in neurodevelopmental disorders. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neurenf.2017.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Hadders-Algra M, Boxum AG, Hielkema T, Hamer EG. Effect of early intervention in infants at very high risk of cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Dev Med Child Neurol 2017; 59:246-258. [PMID: 27925172 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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AIM First, to systematically review the evidence on the effect of intervention applied during the first postnatal year in infants with or at very high risk of cerebral palsy (CP) on child and family outcome. Second, to assess whether type and dosing of intervention modify the effect of intervention. METHOD Relevant literature was identified by searching the PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases. Selection criteria included infants younger than 12 months corrected age with or at very high risk of CP. Methodological quality including risk of bias was scrutinized. RESULTS Thirteen papers met the inclusion criteria. Seven studies with moderate to high methodological quality were analysed in detail; they evaluated neurodevelopmental treatment only (n=2), multisensory stimulation (n=1), developmental stimulation (n=2), and multifaceted interventions consisting of a mix of developmental stimulation, support of parent-infant interaction, and neurodevelopmental treatment (n=2). The heterogeneity precluded conclusions. Yet, two suggestions emerged: (1) dosing may be critical for effectiveness; (2) multifaceted intervention may offer best opportunities for child and family. INTERPRETATION The literature on early intervention in very high-risk infants with sufficient methodological quality is limited, heterogeneous, and provides weak evidence on the effect. More studies are urgently needed. Suggestions for future research are provided.
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- Mijna Hadders-Algra
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Groningen, the Netherlands.,University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Paediatrics, Division of Developmental Neurology, Groningen, the Netherlands.,Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Neurology, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Hughes AJ, Redsell SA, Glazebrook C. Motor Development Interventions for Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pediatrics 2016; 138:peds.2016-0147. [PMID: 27638931 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-0147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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CONTEXTS Preterm infants are at an increased risk of neurodevelopmental delay. Some studies report positive intervention effects on motor outcomes, but it is currently unclear which motor activities are most effective in the short and longer term. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to identify interventions that improve the motor development of preterm infants. DATA SOURCES An a priori protocol was agreed upon. Seventeen electronic databases from 1980 to April 2015 and gray literature sources were searched. STUDY SELECTION Three reviewers screened the articles. DATA EXTRACTION The outcome of interest was motor skills assessment scores. All data collection and risk of bias assessments were agreed upon by the 3 reviewers. RESULTS Forty-two publications, which reported results from 36 trials (25 randomized controlled trials and 11 nonrandomized studies) with a total of 3484 infants, met the inclusion criteria. A meta-analysis was conducted by using standardized mean differences on 21 studies, with positive effects found at 3 months (mean 1.37; confidence interval 0.48-2.27), 6 months (0.34; 0.11-0.57), 12 months (0.73; 0.20-1.26), and 24 months (0.28; 0.07-0.49). At 3 months, there was a large and significant effect size for motor-specific interventions (2.00; 0.28-3.72) but not generic interventions (0.33; -0.03 to -0.69). Studies were not excluded on the basis of quality; therefore, heterogeneity was significant and the random-effects model was used. LIMITATIONS Incomplete or inconsistent reporting of outcome measures limited the data available for meta-analysis beyond 24 months. CONCLUSIONS A positive intervention effect on motor skills appears to be present up to 24 months' corrected age. There is some evidence at 3 months that interventions with specific motor components are most effective.
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom; and
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom; and
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Bilgin A, Wolke D. Maternal Sensitivity in Parenting Preterm Children: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics 2015; 136:e177-93. [PMID: 26034249 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-3570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Preterm birth is a significant stressor for parents and may adversely impact maternal parenting behavior. However, findings have been inconsistent. The objective of this meta-analysis was to determine whether mothers of preterm children behave differently (eg, less responsive or sensitive) in their interactions with their children after they are discharged from the hospital than mothers of term children. METHODS Medline, PsychInfo, ERIC, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched from January 1980 through May 2014 with the following keywords: "premature", "preterm", "low birth weight" in conjunction with "maternal behavio*r", "mother-infant interaction", "maternal sensitivity", and "parenting". Both longitudinal and cross-sectional studies that used an observational measure of maternal parenting behavior were eligible. Study results relating to parenting behaviors defined as sensitivity, facilitation, and responsivity were extracted, and mean estimates were combined with random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS Thirty-four studies were included in the meta-analysis. Mothers of preterm and full-term children did not differ significantly from each other in terms of their behavior toward their children (Hedges' g = -0.07; 95% confidence interval: -0.22 to 0.08; z = -0.94; P = .35). The heterogeneity between studies was significant and high (Q = 156.42; I(2) = 78.9, P = .001) and not explained by degree of prematurity, publication date, geographical area, infant age, or type of maternal behavior. CONCLUSIONS Mothers of preterm children were not found to be less sensitive or responsive toward their children than mothers of full-term children.
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- Department of Psychology and Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Hoffenkamp HN, Braeken J, Hall RAS, Tooten A, Vingerhoets AJJM, van Bakel HJA. Parenting in Complex Conditions: Does Preterm Birth Provide a Context for the Development of Less Optimal Parental Behavior? J Pediatr Psychol 2015; 40:559-71. [DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsv007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Leclère C, Viaux S, Avril M, Achard C, Chetouani M, Missonnier S, Cohen D. Why synchrony matters during mother-child interactions: a systematic review. PLoS One 2014; 9:e113571. [PMID: 25469637 PMCID: PMC4254467 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 217] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2014] [Accepted: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Assessment of mother-child interactions is a core issue of early child development and psychopathology. This paper focuses on the concept of "synchrony" and examines (1) how synchrony in mother-child interaction is defined and operationalized; (2) the contribution that the concept of synchrony has brought to understanding the nature of mother-child interactions. METHOD Between 1977 and 2013, we searched several databases using the following key-words: "synchrony" "interaction" and "mother-child". We focused on studies examining parent-child interactions among children aged 2 months to 5 years. From the 63 relevant studies, we extracted study description variables (authors, year, design, number of subjects, age); assessment conditions and modalities; and main findings. RESULTS The most common terms referring to synchrony were mutuality, reciprocity, rhythmicity, harmonious interaction, turn-taking and shared affect; all terms were used to characterize the mother-child dyad. As a consequence, we propose defining synchrony as a dynamic and reciprocal adaptation of the temporal structure of behaviors and shared affect between interactive partners. Three main types of assessment methods for studying synchrony emerged: (1) global interaction scales with dyadic items; (2) specific synchrony scales; and (3) micro-coded time-series analyses. It appears that synchrony should be regarded as a social signal per se as it has been shown to be valid in both normal and pathological populations. Better mother-child synchrony is associated with familiarity (vs. unknown partner), a healthy mother (vs. pathological mother), typical development (vs. psychopathological development), and a more positive child outcomes. DISCUSSION Synchrony is a key feature of mother-infant interactions. Adopting an objective approach in studying synchrony is not a simple task given available assessment tools and due to its temporality and multimodal expression. We propose an integrative approach combining clinical observation and engineering techniques to improve the quality of synchrony analysis.
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- Chloë Leclère
- Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotiques, CNRS, UMR 7222, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
- Département de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, AP-HP, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
- Université Paris V René Descartes, Département de Psychopathologie, Boulogne, France
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- Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotiques, CNRS, UMR 7222, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
- Département de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, AP-HP, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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- Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotiques, CNRS, UMR 7222, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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- Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotiques, CNRS, UMR 7222, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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- Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotiques, CNRS, UMR 7222, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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- Université Paris V René Descartes, Département de Psychopathologie, Boulogne, France
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- Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotiques, CNRS, UMR 7222, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
- Département de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, AP-HP, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
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Smith JG, Desai PP, Sira N, Engelke SC. Family-Centered Developmentally Supportive Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Exploring the Role and Training of Child Life Specialists. CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2014.880917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The very preterm birth of an infant is physiologically traumatic for the infant and physiologically and psychologically traumatic for the parents. The manner of care delivery in the first few days and weeks of the infant's life plays a large role in determining the impact of that trauma. For optimal outcomes parents need to be integrated into the care process as the primary practitioners of their infant's care in the neonatal intensive care unit. Supporting and enabling parents to be central to the care process establishes a consistent care environment where parents are in control and able to support their infant's physiological and psychological needs, thereby improving infant outcomes and reducing parent stress and anxiety. This article reviews the role of parents in the optimal development of preterm neonates, and discusses the elements crucial to promoting parent involvement in the neonatal intensive care unit and supporting parents following discharge.
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Effects of an early intervention on maternal post-traumatic stress symptoms and the quality of mother–infant interaction: The case of preterm birth. Infant Behav Dev 2014; 37:624-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2014.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2014] [Revised: 06/18/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Wu YC, Leng CH, Hsieh WS, Hsu CH, Chen WJ, Gau SSF, Chiu NC, Yang MC, Hsu HC, Yu YT, Wu YT, Chen LC, Jeng SF. A randomized controlled trial of clinic-based and home-based interventions in comparison with usual care for preterm infants: effects and mediators. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2014; 35:2384-2393. [PMID: 24973546 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Revised: 06/06/2014] [Accepted: 06/06/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study examined the effects and mediators of a clinic-based intervention program (CBIP) and a home-based intervention program (HBIP) compared with usual care in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) preterm infants on developmental and behavioral outcomes at 24 months of age (corrected for prematurity). In this randomized controlled trial, VLBW preterm infants received either CBIP (n=57), HBIP (n=63), or usual care (n=58) from hospitalization to 12 months. At 12 months, infant emotional regulation was assessed using the toy-behind-barrier procedure and dyadic interaction was observed during free play. At 24 months, infant developmental and behavioral outcomes were assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development- 3rd edition and the Child Behavior Checklist for Ages 1.5-5, respectively. Compared with infants under usual care, the CBIP-group infants showed higher cognitive composite scores (difference, 95% confidence interval (CI)=4.4, 0.8-7.9) and a lower rate of motor delay (odds ratio (OR), 95% CI=0.29, 0.08-0.99); the HBIP-group infants had lower sleep problem scores (difference, 95% CI=-1.4, -2.5 to -0.3) and a lower rate of internalizing problems at 24 months (OR, 95% CI=0.51, 0.28-0.93) (all p<.05). The CBIP's effect on cognitive outcome was attenuated when maternal or dyadic interactive behavior was considered; whereas the HBIP's effect on sleep and internalizing behavior was attenuated when duration of orientation to a toy or object was considered. In conclusions, interventions enhanced the cognitive, motor, and behavioral outcomes of VLBW preterm infants. The effects on cognitive and behavioral outcomes might be mediated by early-improved mother-infant interaction and infant emotional regulation, respectively.
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- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Health Care Organization Administration, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Child and Family Development, University of Georgia, GA, USA
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- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Physical Therapy Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Physical Therapy Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Holditch-Davis D, White-Traut RC, Levy JA, O'Shea TM, Geraldo V, David RJ. Maternally administered interventions for preterm infants in the NICU: effects on maternal psychological distress and mother-infant relationship. Infant Behav Dev 2014; 37:695-710. [PMID: 25247740 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2014.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2014] [Revised: 08/21/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Although studies have examined the effects of interventions focused on preterm infants, few studies have examined the effects on maternal distress (anxiety, depressive symptoms, post-traumatic stress symptoms, parenting stress) or parenting. This study examined the effects of the auditory-tactile-visual-vestibular (ATVV) intervention and kangaroo care (KC) on maternal distress and the mother-infant relationship compared to an attention control group. 240 mothers from four hospitals were randomly assigned to the three groups. Maternal characteristics in the three groups were similar: 64.1% of ATVV mothers, 64.2% of KC mothers, and 76.5% of control mothers were African American; maternal age averaged 26.3 years for ATVV mothers, 28.1 for KC mothers, and 26.6 for control mothers; and years of education averaged 13.6 for ATVV and KC mothers, and 13.1 for control mothers. Mothers only differed on parity: 68.4% of ATVV and 54.7% of KC mothers were first-time mothers as compared to 43.6% of control mothers. Their infants had a similar mean gestational ages (27.0 weeks for ATVV, 27.2 for KC, and 27.4 for control) and mean birthweights (993 g for ATVV, 1022 for KC, and 1023 for control). Mothers completed questionnaires during hospitalization, and at 2, 6 and 12 months corrected age on demographic characteristics, depressive symptoms, state anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, parenting stress, worry about child health, and child vulnerability (only at 12 months). At 2 and 6 months, 45-min videotapes of mother-infant interactions were made, and the HOME Inventory was scored. Behaviors coded from the videotapes and a HOME subscale were combined into five interactive dimensions: maternal positive involvement and developmental stimulation and child social behaviors, developmental maturity, and irritability. Intervention effects were examined using general linear mixed models controlling for parity and recruitment site. The groups did not differ on any maternal distress variable. Kangaroo care mothers showed a more rapid decline in worry than the other mothers. The only interactive dimensions that differed between the groups were child social behaviors and developmental maturity, which were both higher for kangaroo care infants. Change over time in several individual infant behaviors was affected by the interventions. When mothers reported on the interventions they performed, regardless of group assignment, massage (any form including ATVV) was associated with a more rapid decline in depressive symptoms and higher HOME scores. Performing either intervention was associated with lower parenting stress. These findings suggest that as short-term interventions, KC and ATVV have important effects on mothers and their preterm infants, especially in the first half of the first year.
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- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and the College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
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- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, United States
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- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC 27157, United States
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- Mount Sinai Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
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- College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607, United States; Stroger Hospital, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
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Rahkonen P, Heinonen K, Pesonen AK, Lano A, Autti T, Puosi R, Huhtala E, Andersson S, Metsäranta M, Räikkönen K. Mother-child interaction is associated with neurocognitive outcome in extremely low gestational age children. Scand J Psychol 2014; 55:311-8. [PMID: 24828833 DOI: 10.1111/sjop.12133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2013] [Accepted: 03/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Early mother-child interaction is one of the factors suggested to have an impact on neurocognitive development of extremely low gestational age (ELGA) children. Our aim was to examine associations of mother-child interaction with neurocognitive outcome, neurological impairments and neonatal brain injuries in ELGA children. A prospective study of 48 ELGA children, born before 28 gestational weeks (26.3 ± 1.2 weeks, birth weight 876 g ± 194 g), and 16 term controls. Brain MRI was performed at term-equivalent age. At two years of corrected age, the mother-child interaction was assessed in a structured play situation using the Erickson Scales and Mutually Responsive Orientation Scales. Neurocognitive outcome was assessed with Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales (GMDS) and Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development - Third Edition (BSID-III) and with Hempel neurological examination. Among ELGA children, higher quality of dyadic relationship and maternal sensitivity, responsiveness, and supportiveness were associated with positive neurocognitive outcome measured both with GMDS and BSID-III (adjusted p < 0.05). This association remained after adjusting for mother's educational level. Neurological impairments at two years, white matter or gray matter abnormalities in MRI at term-equivalent age, and grade III-IV intraventricular hemorrhage during the neonatal period were not associated with mother-child interaction. This study emphasizes the importance of the quality of mother-child interaction after extremely preterm birth for neurocognitive development. Neonatal brain injury and neurological impairments were not associated with worse parent-child interaction after two years.
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- Petri Rahkonen
- Children's Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Are parenting interventions effective in improving the relationship between mothers and their preterm infants? Infant Behav Dev 2014; 37:131-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2013.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 11/27/2013] [Accepted: 12/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kynø NM, Ravn IH, Lindemann R, Smeby NA, Torgersen AM, Gundersen T. Parents of preterm-born children; sources of stress and worry and experiences with an early intervention programme - a qualitative study. BMC Nurs 2013; 12:28. [PMID: 24313957 PMCID: PMC3879424 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6955-12-28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2013] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Preterm-born children are at increased risk of adverse developmental outcomes, and their parents may experience increased stress levels. The Mother–Infant Transaction Program (MITP) is an early intervention that aims to enhance the parent–infant relationship and child development. The present study investigated differences in parents’ experience of stress and concerns about caring for their preterm-born child according to whether they participated in the programme. Parental satisfaction with the intervention was also explored. Methods As part of a follow-up study at 36 months, a randomized controlled trial of the MITP—14 parents of 11 children from the intervention group, and 17 parents of 14 children from the control group were interviewed by the use of semi-structured focus group interviews. The interviews were analysed thematically. Results The intervention parents reported that the knowledge, advice, guidance and emotional support given during the intervention made them feel less stressed and more confident, competent and secure caring for their preterm born child than they would otherwise have been. The control parents described feeling less involved and emotionally supported, and seemed more anxious about their child’s development than the intervention parents. All parents were vigilant and alert to their child’s needs and monitored developmental milestones carefully. Conclusion This qualitative exploration of the influences of the MITP revealed a positive impact of the intervention and seems to be an important educational and supportive initiative. Thus, reducing parental stress and enhancing confidence in the parental role.
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- Nina M Kynø
- Department of Research and Development, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, P O Box 4956, Nydalen, NO-0424 Oslo, Norway.
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Richter N, Reck C. Positive maternal interaction behavior moderates the relation between maternal anxiety and infant regulatory problems. Infant Behav Dev 2013; 36:498-506. [DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2013.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2012] [Revised: 01/23/2013] [Accepted: 04/30/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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White-Traut R, Norr KF, Fabiyi C, Rankin KM, Li Z, Liu L. Mother-infant interaction improves with a developmental intervention for mother-preterm infant dyads. Infant Behav Dev 2013; 36:694-706. [PMID: 23962543 PMCID: PMC3858517 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2013.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2013] [Revised: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 07/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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While premature infants have a high need for positive interactions, both infants and their mothers are challenged by the infant's biological immaturity. This randomized clinical trial of 198 premature infants born at 29-34 weeks gestation and their mothers examined the impact of the H-HOPE (Hospital to Home: Optimizing the Infant's Environment) intervention on mother-premature infant interaction patterns at 6-weeks corrected age (CA). Mothers had at least 2 social environmental risk factors such as minority status or less than high school education. Mother-infant dyads were randomly assigned to the H-HOPE intervention group or an attention control group. H-HOPE is an integrated intervention that included (1) twice-daily infant stimulation using the ATVV (auditory, tactile, visual, and vestibular-rocking stimulation) and (2) four maternal participatory guidance sessions plus two telephone calls by a nurse-community advocate team. Mother-infant interaction was assessed at 6-weeks CA using the Nursing Child Assessment Satellite Training-Feeding Scale (NCAST, 76 items) and the Dyadic Mutuality Code (DMC, 6-item contingency scale during a 5-min play session). NCAST and DMC scores for the Control and H-HOPE groups were compared using t-tests, chi-square tests and multivariable analysis. Compared with the Control group (n = 76), the H-HOPE group (n = 66) had higher overall NCAST scores and higher maternal Social-Emotional Growth Fostering Subscale scores. The H-HOPE group also had significantly higher scores for the overall infant subscale and the Infant Clarity of Cues Subscale (p < 0.05). H-HOPE dyads were also more likely to have high responsiveness during play as measured by the DMC (67.6% versus 58.1% of controls). After adjustment for significant maternal and infant characteristics, H-HOPE dyads had marginally higher scores during feeding on overall mother-infant interaction (β = 2.03, p = 0.06) and significantly higher scores on the infant subscale (β = 0.75, p = 0.05) when compared to controls. In the adjusted analysis, H-HOPE dyads had increased odds of high versus low mutual responsiveness during play (OR = 2.37, 95% CI = 0.97, 5.80). Intervening with both mother and infant is a promising approach to help premature infants achieve the social interaction patterns essential for optimal development.
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- Rosemary White-Traut
- Women, Children and Family Health Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.
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Mesman J, Emmen RA. Mary Ainsworth’s legacy: a systematic review of observational instruments measuring parental sensitivity. Attach Hum Dev 2013; 15:485-506. [DOI: 10.1080/14616734.2013.820900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Milgrom J, Newnham C, Martin PR, Anderson PJ, Doyle LW, Hunt RW, Achenbach TM, Ferretti C, Holt CJ, Inder TE, Gemmill AW. Early communication in preterm infants following intervention in the NICU. Early Hum Dev 2013; 89:755-62. [PMID: 23827378 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2013.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2013] [Revised: 05/31/2013] [Accepted: 06/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite ongoing improvements in clinical care, preterm infants experience a variety of stressors in the first weeks of life, including necessary medical procedures, which may affect development. Some stress-reduction programmes based in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have reported a positive impact on development. In particular, trials of the Mother-Infant Transaction Program (MITP) have shown positive short and longer term effects, and are based on training parents to recognise and minimise stress responses in preterm infants. AIMS To evaluate the impact on early developmental milestones of an enhanced MITP (PremieStart) delivered over an extended period in the NICU. STUDY DESIGN This was a parallel 2-group randomised controlled trial involving 109 women with 123 infants born at <30weeks gestation assessed initially at term-equivalent age and then at 6 months' corrected-age. RESULTS Intervention mothers were more sensitive in providing infant care, stressed their infants less, showed greater awareness of, and responded more appropriately to, negative infant cues (p < 0.05 in each case). Intervention infants displayed significantly lower stress when being bathed by mothers at term-equivalent age (p < 0.05). At 6 months corrected-age, intervention infants showed higher mean scores on the Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile Infant-Toddler Checklist. The strongest effects appeared in Symbolic behaviour (p = 0.05) and this was reflected in the Total score (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS As significant cognitive and language deficits are reported in longitudinal studies of preterm children, an intervention that improves early infant communication abilities is promising, especially since previous research suggests that the strongest benefits may emerge at later ages.
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- Jeannette Milgrom
- Parent-Infant Research Institute, Department of Clinical & Health Psychology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria 3081, Australia.
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