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[Neonatal behavioural assessment of pre-term and full-term infants as experienced by parents]

Eliza Kiepura1, Grażyna Kmita, Bożena Cieślak-Osik

  • 1Zakład Wczesnej Interwencji Psychologicznej, Instytut Matki i Dziecka, ul. Kasprzaka 17a, 01-211 Warszawa, eliza.kiepura@wp.pl.

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|January 19, 2012
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Parental experiences observing the Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS) differ between preterm and full-term infants. Parents of preterm babies show heightened sensitivity to their child's health information, requiring specialized communication strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal psychology
  • Neonatal care
  • Parent-infant interaction

Background:

  • Parental perception of infant development is crucial.
  • The Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS) offers insights into infant behavior.
  • Understanding parental experiences with preterm vs. full-term infants is vital for tailored support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze similarities and differences in parental experiences observing Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS) assessments of preterm versus full-term infants.
  • To identify specific parental concerns and expectations related to NBAS outcomes for infants of varying gestational ages.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 95 parent pairs (preterm and full-term infants).
  • All infants underwent NBAS assessment in the first month of life (or corrected age) with both parents present.
  • Comparative analysis of parental narratives to discern common and distinct experiences.

Main Results:

  • Seven common categories of parental experience with NBAS were identified across all groups.
  • Two categories of parental experience differed significantly between parents of preterm and full-term infants.
  • Three specific categories emerged for parents of preterm infants, including comparisons with medical exams and hope for health confirmation.

Conclusions:

  • Parental experiences observing NBAS assessments vary based on infant prematurity.
  • Parents of preterm infants exhibit heightened sensitivity to health-related information.
  • Specialized communication and individualized support are essential for families of preterm infants during the perinatal period.
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