The role of the nursing staff in promoting the development of preterm infants through their contribution to motherinfant interaction
Preterm birth constitutes a potential risk factor for infant development. There is evidence that parental sensitivity and responsivity can compensate for biological risk. Since the birth of a preterm infant often constitutes a crisis for parents, they may be impaired in their ability to relate appr...
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Language: | English |
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AOSIS
1990-09-01
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Series: | Curationis |
Online Access: | https://curationis.org.za/index.php/curationis/article/view/285 |