Effects of early intervention on parenting stress after preterm birth: A meta-analysis.

Montserrat Girabent-FarrésAmanda Jimenez-GónzalezRita Pilar Romero-Galisteo Marta Amor Barbosa Maria Caridad Bagur-Calafat

Published in: Child: care, health and development (2021)

This review found moderate to strong evidence of the impact of EI programmes on the reduction of parenting stress in parents of preterm babies. These findings offer useful insights regarding the delivery of current support and the development of future family interventions. Finally, recommendations are provided for future intervention evaluation studies in this area.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
low birth weight
randomized controlled trial
current status
stress induced
physical activity
preterm infants
clinical practice
heat stress