OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an early intervention program on behavioral outcomes at corrected age of 5 years for children with birth weights (BWs) of <2000 g. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial of a modified version of the Mother-Infant Transaction Program was performed. Outcomes were measured by the Child Behavior Check List report (parents) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire at 5 years (parents and preschool teachers). RESULTS: A total of 146 infants were assigned randomly (intervention group: 72 infants; reference group: 74 infants). A term group was recruited (75 infants). The mean BWs were 1396 ± 429 g for the intervention group, 1381 ± 436 g for the control group, and 3619 ± 490 g for the term reference group. Parents in the intervention group reported significantly fewer behavioral problems measured by both instruments at 5 years. There were no differences in behavior problems reported by preschool teachers. Significantly more children in the preterm control group scored within the clinical area of both instruments. CONCLUSION: This modified version of the Mother-Infant Transaction Program led to fewer behavioral problems reported by parents at corrected age of 5 years for children with BWs of <2000 g.
RCT Entities:
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an early intervention program on behavioral outcomes at corrected age of 5 years for children with birth weights (BWs) of <2000 g. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial of a modified version of the Mother-Infant Transaction Program was performed. Outcomes were measured by the Child Behavior Check List report (parents) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire at 5 years (parents and preschool teachers). RESULTS: A total of 146 infants were assigned randomly (intervention group: 72 infants; reference group: 74 infants). A term group was recruited (75 infants). The mean BWs were 1396 ± 429 g for the intervention group, 1381 ± 436 g for the control group, and 3619 ± 490 g for the term reference group. Parents in the intervention group reported significantly fewer behavioral problems measured by both instruments at 5 years. There were no differences in behavior problems reported by preschool teachers. Significantly more children in the preterm control group scored within the clinical area of both instruments. CONCLUSION: This modified version of the Mother-Infant Transaction Program led to fewer behavioral problems reported by parents at corrected age of 5 years for children with BWs of <2000 g.
Authors: Jacqueline F Gould; Rachel M Roberts; Peter J Anderson; Maria Makrides; Thomas R Sullivan; Robert A Gibson; Andrew J McPhee; Lex William Doyle; Gillian Opie; Javeed Travadi; Jeanie L Y Cheong; Peter G Davis; Mary Sharp; Karen Simmer; Kenneth Tan; Scott Morris; Kei Lui; Srinivas Bolisetty; Helen Liley; Jacqueline Stack; Karen P Best; Carmel T Collins Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2021-05-05 Impact factor: 2.692
Authors: Jorien M Kerstjens; Ard Nijhuis; Christian V Hulzebos; Deirdre E van Imhoff; Aleid G van Wassenaer-Leemhuis; Ingrid C van Haastert; Enrico Lopriore; Titia Katgert; Renate M Swarte; Richard A van Lingen; Twan L Mulder; Céleste R Laarman; Katerina Steiner; Peter H Dijk Journal: PLoS One Date: 2015-07-20 Impact factor: 3.240
Authors: Inger Pauline Landsem; Bjørn Helge Handegård; Stein Erik Ulvund; Per Ivar Kaaresen; John A Rønning Journal: Health Qual Life Outcomes Date: 2015-02-22 Impact factor: 3.186
Authors: Marius Lahti; Johan G Eriksson; Kati Heinonen; Eero Kajantie; Jari Lahti; Kristian Wahlbeck; Soile Tuovinen; Anu-Katriina Pesonen; Maiju Mikkonen; Clive Osmond; Katri Räikkönen Journal: PLoS One Date: 2014-12-10 Impact factor: 3.240