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Pediatrics Conference 2018
Journal of Pediatric Care
ISSN: 2471-805X
Page 35
March 26-27, 2018
Edinburgh, Scotland
2
nd
Edition of International Congress on
Pediatrics
Context:
Premature birth and the consequent neonatal intensive
care unit (NICU) admission cause great distress for parents, which
makes them in need of support when their infant is hospitalized
in the NICU.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to determine the impact of
creating opportunities for parent empowerment (COPE) program
on parents’ mental health. This review emphasizes on mental
disorders’ prevention.
Data Sources:
This systematic review was performed by
searching the databases including Cochrane Library, Pubmed,
Scopus, Google Scholar, Proquest, Science Direct, SID, Magiran
and Iranmedex databases for interventional papers from 2000
until 2015.
Study Selection:
The studies which were considered to enter this
review included randomized controlled clinical trials and quasi-
experimental studies regarding the impact of COPE program on
the mental health of premature infants’ parents.
Data Extraction:
For eligible studies, two authors extracted the
data independently and discrepancies were resolved through
discussion or, if required, through consultation with the third
author.
Results:
Only four studies conducted on the impact of COPE
program on parents’ mental health were included in this
systematic review. According to them, the implementation of
COPE programon the parents of premature infants hospitalized in
the NICU decreased stress significantly after intervention phases
2 [-1.72 (95% CI: -1.97, -1.47)] and state anxiety after intervention
phases 1 [-1.01 (95% CI: -1.48, -0.53)] in mothers.
Conclusion:
The studies suggested the positive impacts of COPE
programs on parents’ mental health; however, more studies are
recommended in all aspects of mental health along with further
involvement of fathers.
shirinhasanpoor@yahoo.comThe effect of creating opportunities for parent empowerment
program on parent’s mental health: a systematic review
Shirin Hasanpour
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Shirin Hasanpour, J Pediatr Care, Volume 4
DOI: 10.21767/2471-805X-C1-005