Treatment of Psychological Distress in Parents of Premature Infants by Shaw Richard J.;Horwitz Sarah;

Author:Shaw, Richard J.;Horwitz, Sarah;
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Published: 2020-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

Bernard et al. 2011

Single-site study of 56 mothers of NICU infants, < 37 weeks and > 1,000 g and expected to survive. A total of 305 mothers were eligible, but 196 not recruited due to hospital transfer. Another 7 mothers dropped out of the intervention group, leaving equal numbered groups.

Brief cognitive behavioral intervention. Three-session CBT-based intervention aimed to reduce general anxiety, depression, and PTSD in NICU parents. The intervention consisted of three 45- to 55-minute sessions of individual therapy focused on different skills (e.g., relaxation techniques, cognitive restructuring, and communicating effectively with NICU staff).

RCT. Control group received standard care, which included contact with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplaincy when requested.

DTS

SASRQ

BDI-II

Reduced level of depression symptoms (P = 0.06)

Trend toward lower levels of trauma symptoms (P = 0.23)

86% of mothers found the intervention beneficial

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