Faranak Aliabadi

[ 1 ] - Comparison of motor development of low birth weight (LBW) infants with and without using mechanical ventilation and normal birth weight infants

Background: To determine whether using mechanical ventilation in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) influences motor development of low birth weight (LBW) infants and to compare their motor development with normal birth weight (NBW) infants at the age of 8 to 12 months using Peabody Developmental Motor Scale 2 (PDMS-2). Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on 70 LBW infants in ...

[ 2 ] - Parental self-support:A study of parents\' confront strategy when giving birth to premature infants

  Background :This study aimed to understand the confront strategies of parents of premature infants hospitalized in NICU.   Methods : This study was performed using qualitative content analysis approach. Twelve participants including nine parents whose infants were hospitalized in NICU, two nurses and one physician, all selected by purposive sampling method were interviewed by a female expert ...

[ 3 ] - Supporting-emotional needs of Iranian parents with premature infants admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units

 Background: Having an infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a stressful and painful experience. Unlike to normal births, this birth is associated with admission and separation of infant from parents. The aim of this study was to compile the supporting-emotional needs of Iranian parents who have a premature infant admitted in (NICU). Methods: This study was performed using qualit...

[ 4 ] - Survey of Behavioral Problems and Sensory Processing in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Objectives: All individuals need to have the ability of appropriate sensory processing for proper functioning in the environment and participation in daily activities. Moreover, behavioral functions can be affected by sensory processing problems. This study aimed to determine the relationship between behavioral problems and sensory processing in 7 to 10 years old children wi...

[ 5 ] - Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy (PMP S-E) Tool: Translation and Face Validation with Iranian Mothers of Hospitalized Preterm Neonates

Objectives: Mothers’ perception of their ability to parenting (maternal parenting self-efficacy) is a critical issue that influences their interactions with their preterm neonates. For better support of these mothers, a robust tool is needed which can measure mothers’ perception of their ability to understand and care for their preterm neonates as well as being sensitive to the various levels a...

[ 6 ] - Quality of Developmental Screening of 3-12-Month Infants Through Comparing with Screening by Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener II

Objectives: Monitoring development in infancy results in early detection of developmental delay, and early intervention can prevent sever complications of developmental disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine quality of developmental screening of 3-12 months infants referred to Tehran Health Centers, through comparing with screening by Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener II ...

[ 7 ] - Parent’s Learning Strategies: A Qualitative Study on Parents of Preterm Infants

Objectives: This study aimed to understand the learning strategies of parents of preterm infants, hospitalized in NICU. Methods: This study was performed by qualitative research approach. Twelve participants including nine parents whose infants were admitted in NICU, two nurses and one physician, all selected by purposive sampling method were interviewed by a female expert occupational thera...