title: Are parenting interventions effective in improving the relationship between mothers and their preterm infants?
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To systematically review the efficacy of parenting interventions in improving the quality of the relationship between mothers and preterm infants.
  
  
  METHODS
  Randomized or quasi-randomized controlled trials (RCT) of parenting interventions for mothers of preterm infants where mother-infant relationship quality outcomes were reported. Databases searched: The Cochrane Library, PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Seventeen studies met the inclusion criteria, 14 with strong methodological quality. Eight parenting interventions were found to improve the quality of the mother-preterm infant relationship.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Heterogeneity of the interventions calls for an integrated new parenting program focusing on cue-based, responsive care from the mother to her preterm infant to improve the quality of the relationship for these mother-preterm infant dyads.
authors: Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, The School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia; School of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia; Perinatal Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. Electronic address: t.evans3@uq.edu.au.
authors: Tracey
authors: T
authors: Evans
authors: Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, The School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia; School of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia.
authors: Koa
authors: K
authors: Whittingham
authors: Parenting and Family Support Centre, The University of Queensland, Australia.
authors: Matthew
authors: M
authors: Sanders
authors: Perinatal Research Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Colditz
authors: Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, The School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia.
authors: Roslyn N
authors: RN
authors: Boyd
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009035:Mothers; D016487:Parenting; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
keywords: Attachment; Mother–infant relationship; Parenting intervention; Prematurity; Preterm infant