The Effect of Individualized Developmental Care Education

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Premature; Self Efficacy; Attachment; Maternal

• Registration Number: NCT06958471
• Lead Sponsor: University of Yalova

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of individualized developmental care education provided to mothers of premature infants on maternal self-efficacy and maternal-infant attachment. Premature birth can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing experience for mothers, which may negatively impact their self-confidence and ability to establish an emotional bond with their baby.

Structured and individualized developmental care education provided in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) enhances mothers' knowledge and promotes their active participation in the care process, thereby strengthening their maternal roles. Increased self-efficacy helps mothers to take a more active and conscious role in their infant's care, while stronger maternal attachment plays a critical role in the infant's emotional and neurodevelopmental health.

Therefore, the integration and dissemination of such supportive educational interventions within the healthcare system are essential steps that can positively influence both maternal and infant health outcomes.

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-04
• Study Start: 2025-04-07
• Study First Submitted: 2025-04-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-04-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-26
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-06
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-06
• Primary Completion: 2025-08-29
• Study Completion: 2025-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• The mother must have a premature baby born between 22 and 32 weeks gestation, admitted to a level 3 NICU.
• The baby's stay in the level 3 NICU must be at least one month.
• The mother must not have any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.
• The baby must not have severe congenital anomalies incompatible with life.
• The mother must be literate and open to communication.
• The mother must be willing and volunteer to participate in the research.

Exclusion Criteria

• The baby's stay in the NICU must be at least one month.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Self-Efficacy	The first three days of hospitalization and one month after hospitalization	Pretests will be administered within the first three days of the mother's admission to the hospital with her premature infant, and posttests will be conducted at the end of the first month. The General Self-Efficacy Scale consists of 17 items. The total score can range from 17 to 85; higher scores indicate a greater belief in self-efficacy.
Maternal Attachment Levels	The first three days of hospitalization and one month after hospitalization	Pretests will be administered within the first three days of the mother's admission to the hospital with her premature infant, and posttests will be conducted at the end of the first month. The Maternal Attachment Scale consists of 26 items. The total score can range from 26 to 104; higher scores indicate a stronger level of maternal attachment.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Emel Avçin; 🇹🇷 Yalova, Turkey