Research Article: Spanish Translation and Cultural Adaptations of Physical Therapy Parent Educational Materials for Use in Neonatal Intensive Care
Abstract:
Parents of extremely preterm infants experience high rates of postnatal anxiety, depression, and stress that negatively impact parent-infant bonding, mental health, and infant developmental outcomes., Both parent’s presence and engagement during the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay is important for the current and future health of the parent and infant., Developmental outcomes for infants born preterm rely heavily on the development of the parent–infant relationship,, but unfortunately, there are many barriers to facilitating positive parent–infant interactions in the NICU. Many parents perceive the NICU as an intimidating environment. Higher levels of parenting self-efficacy are associated with better coping responses and parental adjustment; therefore, providing family support materials and resources may reinforce newly-gained knowledge and bolster parenting confidence, which ultimately leads to positive psychological outcomes for parents and developmental outcomes of infants.
Introduction:
Parents of extremely preterm infants experience high rates of postnatal anxiety, depression, and stress that negatively impact parent-infant bonding, mental health, and infant developmental outcomes. , Both parent’s presence and engagement during the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay is important for the current and future health of the parent and infant. , Developmental outcomes for infants born preterm rely heavily on the development of the parent–infant relationship, , but unfortunately, there are many…
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