Are parenting interventions effective in improving the relationship between mothers and their preterm infants?

Forfatter(e)

Evans, T. Whittingham, K. Sanders, M. Colditz, P. Boyd, R. N.

År

2014

DOI

10.1016/j.infbeh.2013.12.009

Tidsskrift

Infant Behavior & Development

Sider

131-154

Kategori(er)

Samspill og tilknytningFor tidlig fødsel

Tiltakstype(r)

Foreldreveiledning/-terapiTiltak rettet mot gravide og barselkvinner

Abstract

Aim: To systematically review the efficacy of parenting interventions in improving the quality of the relationship between mothers and preterm infants:

Method: Randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials (RCT) of parenting interventions for mothers of preterm infants where mother-infant relationship quality outcomes were reported. Databases searched: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science.

Results: Seventeen studies met the inclusion criteria, 14 with strong methodological quality. Eight parenting interventions were found to improve the quality of the mother preterm infant relationship.

Conclusions: Heterogeneity of the interventions calls for an integrated new parenting program focusing on cue-based, responsive care from the mother to her preterm infant to improve the quality of the relationship for these mother preterm infant dyads.