PSYCHIATRIC CONSIDERATIONS IN PREMATURE BIRTH

被引:9
作者
WITTENBERG, JVP [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV TORONTO, DEPT PSYCHIAT, TORONTO M5S 1A1, ONTARIO, CANADA
来源
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE | 1990年 / 35卷 / 09期
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10.1177/070674379003500903
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
Five percent to ten percent of all live births are premature. Modern neonatology has dramatically improved survival rates. Morbidity rates, however, are as high as 60%, according to some studies. In this paper, outcome and intervention findings are described. Experimental, familial and socioeconomic factors interact synergistically with preterm birth and biological vulnerability to create cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal disorders. Principles of intervention are suggested, based on promoting organization within the infant and a responsive, active approach in the caregivers.
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页码:734 / 740
页数:7
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