Publications by authors named "Zijin Ren"
Background: Quality caregiver-infant interaction is crucial for infant growth, health, and development. Traditional methods for evaluating the quality of caregiver-infant interaction have predominantly relied on rating scales or observational techniques. However, rating scales are prone to inaccuracies, while observational techniques are resource-intensive.
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- Very and extremely preterm infants in the NICU face sensory deprivation, and while sensory-supported interventions may improve immediate health outcomes, their long-term effects on development are still uncertain.
- A systematic review identified various types of sensory interventions, showing short-term benefits but highlighting challenges in applying these methods in the complex NICU environment.
- Future research should focus on creating and evaluating comprehensive multisensory interventions for the early stages of NICU care, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and parental involvement in treatment.
Aims: To describe the changes in moderate-to-late preterm infants' (MLPIs) growth during 12 months of corrected age (CA) and to examine the predictive role of NICU-related stress, postpartum depression trajectory and family coping ability on the physical developmental trajectory of MLPIs.
Design: A prospective longitudinal study.
Methods: There were 237 mother-infant dyads with at least two follow-up data records included.