Publications by authors named "Nataliya Rubinchik"

A metastudy is a set of many tiny studies (microstudies) created from a much larger collection of possibilities. Metastudies can yield many of the benefits of time-consuming replications and meta-analyses but more efficiently and with greater attention to generalizability and the causal effects of moderators. Statistical precision and power are higher than in studies with the same total sample size but with fewer conditions and more participants per condition.

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  • Preterm infants often have trouble connecting with their mothers, but a special program called the Family Nurture Intervention (FNI) helps improve their interaction in the NICU.
  • In a study, mothers who participated in FNI showed more positive touch and their babies were less likely to cry, indicating better emotional connections.
  • The results suggest that FNI supports better communication between mothers and their preterm infants, which could help the babies develop better in the future.
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