Publications by authors named "Marcela Lichtensztejn"
Article Synopsis
- Preterm children face risks for neurodevelopmental issues, prompting the exploration of music therapy (MT) as a potential aid for language development.
- The LongSTEP study analyzed the effects of parent-led, infant-directed singing during and after NICU stays, involving participants from 8 NICUs across 5 countries and tracking outcomes at 24 months' corrected age.
- Results indicated varying effects on language development for children receiving MT compared to standard care, highlighting the significance of interventions tailored to premature infants and their families.
Article Synopsis
- Parent-infant bonding is crucial for long-term infant health, but preterm birth can disrupt this connection.
- This study aimed to evaluate whether parent-led, infant-directed singing, with the help of a music therapist in the NICU, improves bonding at 6 and 12 months for preterm infants and their parents.
- Conducted in multiple countries with 206 participants, results indicated that music therapy may positively impact mother-infant bonding, as assessed by the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire, although specifics on the effects were still being analyzed.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the effects of music therapy (MT) on mother-infant bonding, parental anxiety, and maternal depression in families with premature infants in NICUs across five countries.
- It involved a randomized controlled trial with 213 families, where one group received standard care and the other participated in parent-led music therapy sessions.
- The results showed no significant differences in bonding, anxiety, or depression between the music therapy group and the standard care group at the time of discharge from the hospital.
