Emotional and behavioural difficulties and quality of life of preterm children at 2 years regarding parental mental health

Kenyhercz, Flóra; Nagy, Beáta Erika

doi:10.1080/03004430.2020.1755667

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“…Parental or organisational stress experienced did not differ between parents receiving multidisciplinary versus regular follow‐up care. The often traumatic experience of a premature birth can induce feelings of grief and mourning (Kenyhercz & Nagy, 2020; Meijssen et al, 2011; Shah et al, 2011). Mostly, parents are new to this experience, and feelings may last a long time after a troublesome birth.…”

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“…The birth of a preterm child is often a traumatic experience. Just the extended stay in hospital alone causes a lot of parental stress and anxiety, aside from the fear for the life and health of the newborn baby (Kenyhercz & Nagy, 2020; Meijssen et al, 2011; Shah et al, 2011). It has also been shown that the mother's health is closely associated with the newborn's health (Keller et al, 2012).…”

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Follow‐up care and support to parents of premature children: Multidisciplinary versus regular follow‐up care

Bouwmeester,

Anolda Naber,

Heyman

et al. 2023

Child

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BackgroundPreterm care involves clinical measures almost exclusively aimed at keeping the preterm alive and ready for discharge from hospital. Children are then enrolled in clinical follow‐up care after this stressful period, but mental or specialised care for parents and child is often not embedded in the routine of a neonatal hospital ward and the family is then dependent on institutions for mental health or child health clinics, that is, regular care that is regionally scattered. This study aimed to investigate experiences of parents with regular care and compare them with parents visiting a fixed, specialised, multidisciplinary institute, outside the hospital walls, for preterm follow‐up care.MethodsA survey was conducted among 56 parents (regular follow‐up care N = 26; multidisciplinary follow‐up care N = 30) of children born prematurely. The survey consisted out of items like parents' experiences with follow‐up care, like the organisation of care, supportive care, environmental support and experienced stress.ResultsParents receiving multidisciplinary follow‐up care reported higher levels of satisfaction with organisation of care (F = 5.45; p = 0.023) and supportive care (F = 11.69; p = 0.001) than parents receiving regular follow‐up care. Also, it was found that the extent of support from the social environment alleviated stress but only in parents receiving regular follow‐up care (ß = −0.47; p = 0.016).ConclusionsThe current study findings indicate that experience with follow‐up care is valued higher when receiving multidisciplinary care than regular care, and the degree in environmental support alleviates stress in parents receiving regular care.

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Follow‐up care and support to parents of premature children: Multidisciplinary versus regular follow‐up care

Bouwmeester,

Anolda Naber,

Heyman

et al. 2023

Child

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“…Ključne reči: kvalitet života; porodica; roditeljstvo; prevremeno rođeno dete; sistemi psihosocijalne podrške; personalna satisfakcija; dete quentially low birth weight are the primary problems in healthcare throughout the world [5]. Today, the survival rate of premature children rises, especially among newborns of extremely low birth weight, but it may cause higher risk of cognitive, motor, and social impairment, as well as psychiatric conditions [5].…”

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Quality of life of families of premature children

2022

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Introduction. The quality of family life is defined as the wellbeing of a family in which the individual and family needs constantly interact. Families are continually adapting to various changes in the course of life, until they reach a balance in functioning. Premature birth is a challenge for parents. Many parents develop symptoms of depression or anxiety, and impaired family functioning continues to manifest years after the premature birth itself. All this significantly affects the quality of life of these families. Material and Methods. This research included 101 families of premature children in the territory of Autonomous Province of Vojvodina. The following assessment instruments were used: a general questionnaire and the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale. Results. The primary family is the most common living environment. More than half (61.5%) of children spend the most of their time with their primary family. The majority of parents included in this research are satisfied with family interactions. The emotional component of this category was rated as ?very satisfied? by most of the parents (61.5%). A large percentage of parents (86.5%) are involved in the Association of Parents of Premature Children and this is an important factor in improving their quality of life and making transitions easier. Conclusion. Premature birth of a child significantly affects the family quality of life. A clinical approach to these families is not sufficient. A holistic, family-oriented approach could potentially be very useful in working with these families. Addressing both the physical and psychological needs of these families can provide very useful information and guidelines for further work in improving their quality of life.

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Parental stress and mental health outcomes following very preterm birth: A systematic review of recent findings

Sandnes,

Le Floch,

Riquin

et al. 2024

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Emotional and behavioural difficulties and quality of life of preterm children at 2 years regarding parental mental health

Cited by 4 publications

References 46 publications

Follow‐up care and support to parents of premature children: Multidisciplinary versus regular follow‐up care

Follow‐up care and support to parents of premature children: Multidisciplinary versus regular follow‐up care

Quality of life of families of premature children

Parental stress and mental health outcomes following very preterm birth: A systematic review of recent findings

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