Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 7, 2025

Author Spotlight: Simulating Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Using a Neonatal Piglet Model
04:55

Author Spotlight: Simulating Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Using a Neonatal Piglet Model

Published on: May 26, 2023

872

Infant's difficult temperament characteristics predict poor quality of life in parents of infants with complex CHDs

Nadya Golfenshtein1,2, Amy J Lisanti2,3, Barbara Medoff-Cooper2

  • 1University of Haifa, Department of Nursing, 199 Abba Hushi Ave., 3498838,Haifa, Israel.

Cardiology in the Young
|June 22, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Infant temperament significantly impacts parental quality of life in complex congenital heart disease (CHD) survivors. Difficult infant behaviors are linked to lower parental well-being, highlighting the need for targeted support.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Parental Mental Health

Background:

  • Infants with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) often exhibit challenging temperaments, increasing parental stress.
  • Parental quality of life (QoL) is crucial for family well-being but its relationship with infant temperament post-CHD is understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between early infant temperament characteristics and parental QoL in infants with complex CHD.
  • To identify specific temperament traits that may negatively affect parental well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from a multisite randomized clinical trial in the United States.
  • Employed descriptive, cross-sectional analysis with multivariable linear regression models.

Main Results:

  • Higher infant scores in Activity, Approach, Adaptability, Intensity, Mood, and Distractibility were significantly associated with lower parental QoL.
  • These associations remained significant after adjusting for covariates like parental dyadic adjustment and healthcare utilization.

Conclusions:

  • Parental perception of difficult infant temperament is linked to reduced QoL in parents of infants with complex CHD.
  • Findings can inform screening for at-risk families and guide interventions to support parental mental health in this population.
Abstract

Keywords:
CHDsInfant temperamentparentsquality of life

More Related Videos

Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale19:15

Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

Published on: August 25, 2014

86.3K
Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit11:50

Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Published on: January 7, 2020

26.7K

Related Concept Videos

Socioemotional Development during Infancy01:30

Socioemotional Development during Infancy

Socio-emotional development in infancy is primarily shaped by early emotional responses and social connections, with temperament playing a central role. Temperament refers to the consistent patterns in an individual's emotional and behavioral responses, observable even in infancy. By examining temperament, researchers can better understand an infant's unique ways of interacting with the world, influencing subsequent personality and socio-emotional growth.
Primary Temperament Types
111
Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management01:28

Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy may undergo a septal myectomy (Morrow procedure). This procedure involves excising a portion of the hypertrophied septum below the aortic valve using a heart-lung machine to improve blood flow through the LVOT. Effective preoperative and postoperative nursing management ensures successful patient outcomes, minimizes complications, and...
27
Mitral Stenosis IV: Nursing Management01:27

Mitral Stenosis IV: Nursing Management

A comprehensive nursing assessment is essential for patients with valvular heart disease, which involves any dysfunction of the heart valves that could impact blood flow and overall heart function.Subjective Data Collection:Chief Complaint and Present Illness: Start with the patient's primary concerns, focusing on the onset, duration, and progression of cardiac symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, and palpitations.Past Medical History: Collect detailed information on any previous...
35
Cardiomyopathy III: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy01:29

Cardiomyopathy III: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by asymmetric left ventricular hypertrophy without ventricular dilation. It is more common in men and is typically diagnosed in young, athletic adults.EtiologyHCM is primarily genetic and is caused by mutations in genes encoding sarcomeric proteins. Researchers have identified over 1400 mutations across at least 11 different genes. Among these, the most frequently occurring mutations are found in the...
45
Mitral Regurgitation IV: Nursing Management01:28

Mitral Regurgitation IV: Nursing Management

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a condition where the mitral valve does not close properly, leading to the backward flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during systole. This condition can arise from various causes, including rheumatic fever, infective endocarditis, or degenerative valve disease. Effective nursing management is crucial to optimizing patient outcomes and involves comprehensive assessment and targeted interventions.Comprehensive Patient AssessmentA detailed...
78
Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care01:29

Cardiomyopathy V: Interprofessional Care

Managing cardiomyopathy involves addressing underlying or precipitating causes, treating heart failure with medications, and implementing dietary changes and a balanced exercise and rest regimen.Lifestyle ModificationsCardiomyopathy patients should adopt a low-sodium diet to reduce fluid retention and manage heart failure. A personalized exercise and rest plan helps maintain physical fitness without overstraining the heart. Avoiding alcohol and tobacco is essential to prevent further damage to...
30