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Parental interventions and the development of the preterm infant
1University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore 21201.
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|January 1, 1994
Insights
Parental interventions effectively support the development of preterm infants. This review highlights modeled interventions as a successful strategy for enhancing infant outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Development
- Pediatric Intervention Research
Background:
- Preterm infants face unique developmental challenges.
- Early intervention is critical for optimizing long-term outcomes in premature infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current research on interventions aimed at enhancing preterm infant development.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of parental interventions in this population.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was performed using Medline and CINAHL databases.
- Searches covered the last 10 years, supplemented by seminal articles.
- Twenty-nine studies specifically examining parental interventions were included in the review.
Main Results:
- Parental intervention strategies demonstrate significant positive effects.
- Modeled interventions, where parents learn and implement specific techniques, are particularly effective.
- Evidence supports the role of parents as active participants in their preterm infant's developmental journey.
Conclusions:
- Parent-focused interventions are a proven method for improving preterm infant development.
- Implementing modeled interventions can enhance developmental trajectories for premature infants.
- Further research into specific parental intervention models is warranted.
Abstract
Objective:
To review the current research on interventions to enhance the development of the preterm infant.
Data Sources:
Searches were conducted on Medline and CINAHL for the previous 10 years. Classic articles also were included.
Study Selection:
Twenty-nine studies focusing on parental interventions were reviewed.
Conclusion:
Modeled interventions for the parent are effective.