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Educational materials to empower parents of preterm infants within a family-centered early intervention in the NICU

  • By

  • Chiara Bonfanti

  • Camilla Fontana

  • Sara Meloni

  • Fabio Mosca

  • Monica Fumagalli

  • June 9, 2026

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    Tailored educational materials were developed for parents of preterm infants to enhance engagement in early intervention programs during NICU stays.

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    Seven bilingual leaflets were created, covering topics like infant behavioral cues, co-regulation, and positive multisensory experiences.

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    Parents reported strong emotional resonance with the NICU experience and found the educational materials valuable for their involvement.

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    NICU professionals observed improved coherence in early intervention delivery and enhanced collaboration with parents after using the materials.

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    Future research is needed to validate the effectiveness of these educational resources on parent-infant outcomes in the NICU.

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Educational materials to empower parents of preterm infants within a family-centered early intervention in the NICU

  • by Chiara Bonfanti, Camilla Fontana, Sara Meloni, Fabio Mosca, Monica Fumagalli

  • June 9, 2026

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