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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

Not available

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
NameTimeMethod
Self-EfficacyThe 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 LevelsThe 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.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Emel Avçin

🇹🇷

Yalova, Turkey

Emel Avçin
🇹🇷Yalova, Turkey
Yalova Provincial Health Directorate
Contact
0226 817 74 07
etikkurullar@yalova.edu.tr

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