Feasibility of an Online, Interactive Body Mass Index Parental Notification Letter (e-BMI).

School-based body mass index (BMI) screening is required in 50% of states with parent notification letters distributed among 11 of those states. Additional research is needed to effectively communicate screening results to parents. We conducted a pilot investigation of parent acceptability of an electronic, interactive BMI parental notification letter (e-BMI) along with the feasibility of implementing an e-BMI letter in the school setting. In addition, we assessed parental attitudes and practices regarding their child's weight-related behaviors. Electronic letter distribution and parent receipt were consistent with traditional paper letter mailings; however, we did not observe any significant behavioral impacts with either letter format. Parents reported interest in wellness programming offered by the school, a potential opportunity for schools to engage families in healthful practices. Additional research is needed to understand the impact of e-BMI letters and accompanying web-based resources specifically for parents of students with overweight or obesity.

Parental Notification Via Text Messaging for Infant Sickle Screening Programs: Exploration of Feasibility and Acceptability in Uganda.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) in Africa has high prevalence, morbidity, and early mortality. Difficulties in reaching parents following infant SCD screening dampen program effectiveness. Text messaging may support initial postscreening parental notification. We explored SCD awareness, and feasibility and acceptability of text messaging about screening follow-up among convenience samples of caretakers with children under 5 years (n=115) at 3 sites: a SCD family conference or 2 general pediatric clinics in urban or rural Uganda. Two thirds of the conference-based participants and 8% at clinic sites had affected children. At the clinics, 64% of caretakers were aware of SCD. In all, 87% claimed current possession of mobile phones; 89% previously had received messages. A sample text on the availability of screening results and need to bring their child to SCD clinic was at least partially understood by 82%. Overall, 52% preferred communication for initial follow-up by telephone over text message. Concerns about texting included phone access, privacy or cost, and readability of messages. Caretakers identified concerns about distance, cost, or preference for another clinic as additional barriers to SCD follow-up. Findings suggest that text messaging to caretakers may be feasible, but less acceptable compared with a telephone call about initial follow-up from newborn SCD screening.

Is children's weight a public health or a private family issue? A qualitative analysis of online discussion about National Child Measurement Programme feedback in England.

BACKGROUND: The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) is a child weight monitoring system in England, taking place in the first and final years of primary school. Many local authorities consider it important to inform parents if their child is overweight, and do so by letter alongside the offer of support and advice. Such letters have been met with mixed reactions from parents, but research seeking to better understand parents' responses is often limited by reliance on survey data and low participation rates. This study aimed to collect a broad variety of perspectives on the programme by analyzing views expressed in parent-to-parent discussions posted online. METHODS: UK-based online parenting fora were used to identify discussion threads based around the NCMP between 2010 and 2017. Thirty-one discussion threads from two parent fora were identified. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes in these data. RESULTS: The primary themes identified related to (1) the legitimacy of feedback and judgement from health professionals, (2) the relative importance of collecting population level data above individual preferences, and (3) risks versus benefits of having conversations with children about weight. Most threads adopted an 'argument, counter-argument' format, providing two sides to each issue raised. Information and opinions consistent with public health messages were frequently provided, such as how data are used, that feedback is intended to be helpful, and the importance of collecting national data. There was little evidence of individual parents shifting their views in response to others' arguments. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides novel insight into peer-to-peer debates about the NCMP, including the arguments parents find convincing and acceptable for and against a national programme to weigh children and provide feedback to parents about their weight. Online fora were used as an opportunity to express criticism or distress, but also to seek advice from peers regarding concerns about whether or not to opt-out. Thus, both general issues related to the legitimacy of population screening and outcomes for individual children were of concern to parents.

Intended and unintended consequences: Ethics, communication, and prognostic disclosure in pediatric oncology.

BACKGROUND: The majority of patients desire all available prognostic information, but some physicians hesitate to discuss prognosis. The objective of the current study was to examine outcomes of prognostic disclosure among the parents of children with cancer. METHODS: The authors surveyed 353 parents of children with newly diagnosed cancer at 2 tertiary cancer centers, and each child's oncologist. Using multivariable logistic regression, the authors assessed associations between parental report of elements of prognosis discussions with the oncologist (quality of information/communication and prognostic disclosure) and potential consequences of these discussions (trust, hope, peace of mind, prognostic understanding, depression, and anxiety). Analyses were stratified by oncologist-reported prognosis. RESULTS: Prognostic disclosure was not found to be associated with increased parental anxiety, depression, or decreased hope. Among the parents of children with less favorable prognoses (<75% chance of cure), the receipt of high-quality information from the oncologist was associated with greater peace of mind (odds ratio [OR], 5.23; 95% confidence interval [95% CI], 1.81-15.16) and communication-related hope (OR, 2.54; 95% CI, 1.00-6.40). High-quality oncologist communication style was associated with greater trust in the physician (OR, 2.45; 95% CI, 1.09-5.48) and hope (OR, 3.01; 95% CI, 1.26-7.19). Accurate prognostic understanding was less common among the parents of children with less favorable prognoses (OR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.17-0.88). Receipt of high-quality information, high-quality communication, and prognostic disclosure were not found to be significantly associated with more accurate prognostic understanding. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the current study demonstrate no evidence that disclosure is associated with anxiety, depression, or decreased hope. Communication processes may increase peace of mind, trust, and hope. It remains unclear how best to enhance prognostic understanding. Cancer 2018;124:1232-41. © 2017 American Cancer Society.

Return and Disclosure of Research Results: Parental Attitudes and Needs Over Time in Pediatric Oncology.

OBJECTIVES: To explore parental attitudes regarding the return and disclosure of research findings in pediatric cancer trials over time. STUDY DESIGN: Two surveys were set up to evaluate the stability of parental attitudes. One survey was carried out among 581 parents whose child was diagnosed recently (response rate, 53.5%). A second, population-based survey was set up with a time interval of 4 years between first cancer diagnosis and survey in which 1465 parents were included (response rate, 55.1%). RESULTS: Almost all surveyed parents stated a parental right to receive aggregate research results. Fifty-five percent of the parents who recently participated in trials and 62% of those asked after a multiyear time interval thought that disclosure of individual findings is in any case necessary (P = .0034). The respondents wanted to restrict the duty to disclose study results to the child according to their notion of the child's well-being, composed of child's maturity, impairment of the parent-child relationship, and the quality of the results. CONCLUSIONS: Attitudes of parents regarding the return of research findings change over time. Shortly after diagnosis, parents are mainly interested in aggregate findings. Interest in individual findings appeared to increase as more time elapsed between cancer diagnosis and survey.

Effects of Enhancing School-Based Body Mass Index Screening Reports with Parent Education on Report Utility and Parental Intent To Modify Obesity Risk Factors.

BACKGROUND: School-based body mass index screenings (SBMIS) have been controversial. We aimed to determine if parents would indicate improved utility with SBMIS when the report included parent education and whether parental intent to modify obesity risk factors would vary with report type or child weight. METHODS: A cluster-controlled trial was conducted with 31 elementary schools randomized to distribute a standard SBMIS report or the standard report plus education (SBMIS+). A random subsample of parents completed a mailed survey (731 SBMIS, 738 SBMIS+). Using a two-stage cluster sampling design, logistic regression models with school-level random effect were used to assess differences between conditions and by weight category. RESULTS: Parents in the SBMIS+ condition vs. the standard condition were more likely to indicate that the report provided useful information (not significant) and an intent to help their child get enough sleep (p < 0.001). Parents of children who were overweight or obese were less likely than parents of children who were not to indicate that the report provided useful information about their child's weight status (p < 0.001) or access to resources (p < 0.05). However, these parents were more likely to plan a visit to healthcare provider (p < 0.001) and to intend to limit sugar-sweetened beverages (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Parental education can enhance the utility of the SBMIS report and parental intention to modify at least one obesity risk factor. SBMIS reports prompted parents of children with overweight and obesity to seek clinical care and limit sugar-sweetened drinks.

Experiencias en madres con hijos con síndrome de Down en torno a la recepción del diagnóstico / Experiences of mothers of children with Down syndrome with respect to the notification of diagnosis

En Chile la tasa de Síndrome de Down es de 2,47 por cada mil nacimientos, con tendencia al aumento. El momento del diagnóstico se constituye como un proceso esencial en la asimilación del mismo por parte de las madres. El objetivo del presente es describir las experiencias de madres con niños con Síndrome de Down, al momento de conocer el diagnóstico. METODOLOGÍA: Estudio cualitativo de tipo descriptivo. La muestra se compuso por madres pertenecientes a la corporación "EduDown Providencia". Se realizaron 10 entrevistas semiestructuradas individuales y dos grupos focales, previo consentimiento informado, las entrevistas fueron audiograbadas con transcripciones textuales y luego analizadas. RESULTADOS: Se obtuvieron tres grandes categorías relacionadas con los objetivos del estudio: Factores que influyen en la recepción del diagnóstico, el rol del profesional y redes de apoyo, y dos categorías emergentes. DISCUSIÓN: En el diagnóstico prenatal es relevante preparar a las madres con el fin de orientar y acompañar el proceso desde la noticia y con posterioridad al nacimiento, hecho no manifestado en este estudio. La recomendación al entregar el diagnóstico, principalmente posnatal es: favorecer la privacidad, un ambiente tranquilo, informar a ambos padres acompañados del recién nacido. Las madres de este estudio no presentan sentimientos de culpa, rechazo y negación hacia el hijo, aspectos que aparecen como relevantes en otros estudios. Las madres manifiestan la falta de habilidades que tienen los profesionales para comunicar la noticia y las dificultades económicas que implica tener un hijo con esta condición.

In Chile, the incidence of Down syndrome is 2.47 per one thousand births, a rate which is gradually increasing. The moment of diagnosis is considered to be a crucial moment in the mother's process of assimilation. The objective of the present study is to describe the experiences of mothers of children with Down Syndrome at the time of diagnosis. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive qualitative study. The sample was composed of mothers belonging to the corporation "EduDown Providencia". Ten individual semi-structured interviews and two focus groups were conducted, with prior informed consent. Interviews were recorded, textually transcribed, and analyzed. RESULTS: There were three major categories related to the study objectives ­ factors influencing the reception of the diagnosis, the role of the health professionals, and support networks ­ and two emerging categories. DISCUSSION: In the prenatal diagnosis, it is important to prepare the mothers in order to guide and accompany the process, from the notification until after the birth, a fact which was not manifested in this study. Recommendations regarding the notification of the diagnosis, especially if it is postnatal, include protecting privacy and facilitating a quiet environment, to inform both parents accompanied by the newborn. The mothers of this study did not present feelings of guilt, rejection and denial towards their children, in contrast to the findings of other studies. Mothers discussed the lack of skill that professionals had in communicating the news and the economic difficulties associated with having a child with this condition.

Critical Elements of a School Report to Parents on Body Mass Index.

School-based body mass index (BMI) screening and reporting could have a positive impact on student health, but best practices for writing a report are unknown. Building on previous qualitative work, 8 focus groups were conducted with a diverse group of California parents (n = 79) to elicit feedback on report content and design. Results indicate that parents want a visually appealing, picture-heavy report that clearly defines BMI, avoids stigmatizing language, and includes recommendations for appropriate actions whole families can take. Next steps involve using the final report in a statewide, randomized trial to determine the effectiveness of school-based BMI screening and reporting in reducing childhood obesity.

Parents' Challenges and Physicians' Tasks in Disclosing Cancer to Children. A Qualitative Interview Study and Reflections on Professional Duties in Pediatric Oncology.

BACKGROUND: Professional guidelines encourage physicians to provide children with as much information regarding their health as deemed developmentally and emotionally appropriate. However, empirical research indicates that in clinical practice, an open discussion with children about cancer is often lacking. This study explores impeding factors to and possible strategies for open communication of cancer diagnosis to children from the perspectives of parents and physicians. PROCEDURE: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 parents of children with cancer and 10 treating oncologists. The patient sample was obtained from three pediatric units in Romania. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and interpreted using thematic analysis. Inductive open-coding procedures identified participants' accounts regarding their experiences with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Final themes were selected by grouping codes that formed a pattern in the data. RESULTS: An interplay of mainly three different factors-information overload and emotional turmoil, lack of knowledge and skills for disclosing the diagnosis, and assumptions about burdening the child when discussing cancer-restricted parent-patient communication and subsequently affected physician-patient exchanges. Oncologists recommended open communication at diagnosis, but left the final decision to the parents. They adapted their communication style with patients to parents' preference. CONCLUSIONS: Although physicians need to respect the wishes of children's legal representatives, they also have a duty to promote patients' best interests. We recommend that physicians employ a proactive stance in ensuring that children with cancer are appropriately informed about their diagnosis. In case of parents' arduous objections to full disclosure, an ethical consultation should be considered.

School-Based Body Mass Index Screening and Parental Notification in Late Adolescence: Evidence From Arkansas's Act 1220.

PURPOSE: In 2003, Arkansas enacted Act 1220, one of the first comprehensive legislative initiatives aimed at addressing childhood obesity. One important provision of Act 1220 mandated that all children attending public schools be screened for their body mass index (BMI) and the information sent home to their parents. Since then, eight other states have adopted similar school-based BMI screening and notification policies. Despite their widespread adoption and implementation, there is a dearth of empirical studies evaluating such policies, particularly for adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether adolescents, who had been previously screened in early adolescence, experienced changes in their health outcomes if they continued to receive screening and reporting throughout late adolescence (11th and 12th grades). METHODS: Secondary data from the Centers for Disease Control's Youth Risk Behavior Survey were analyzed using the method of difference-in-differences. Changes in outcomes between 10th and 12th grade were compared between a group of students who received screenings throughout 11th and 12th grades versus a later comparison group who were exempt from screening and reporting requirements in 11th and 12th grades. RESULTS: BMI screening and parental notification during late adolescence, given prior screening and notification in early adolescence, was not significantly related to BMI-for-age z-scores, the probability of being in a lower weight classification or exercise and dietary intake behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Exposing 11th and 12th graders to BMI screening and reporting, given that they had been exposed in prior grades, was not associated with adolescents' health outcomes.

Association between the New Hampshire parental notification law and minors undergoing abortions in northern New England.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the association of the 2012 New Hampshire parental notification law with patterns of abortion in northern New England minors. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study examining all minors undergoing abortions at Planned Parenthood clinics in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine from 2011 to 2012. RESULTS: The number of abortions among minors in New Hampshire decreased from 95 to 50 (47%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 37.03-57.88; P=.015) from 2011 to 2012. Minors residing in Massachusetts, which has a parental consent law, accounted for 62% of this change. Abortions among New Hampshire minors decreased by 19% (from 57 to 46, 95% CI 10.05-31.91; P=.707), and minors did not seek more abortions at Planned Parenthood clinics in Vermont or Maine. The average age, gestational age, and number of second-trimester cases did not change. Parental awareness of the abortion increased from 2011 to 2012 in New Hampshire (54%, 95% CI 44.21-63.96 to 92%, 95% CI 80.65-97.36; P<.001); however, there was no difference in the overall rate of adult involvement during the study period. Four (8%) minors in New Hampshire used the judicial bypass option. CONCLUSION: Implementation of the New Hampshire parental notification law correlated with a decrease in minors undergoing abortions at Planned Parenthood clinics in the state, largely as a result of a decrease in the number of minors coming from Massachusetts. There was an increase in parental involvement but no change in overall adult involvement, and use of the judicial bypass option or minors crossing state lines was uncommon.

The benefits and harms of providing parents with weight feedback as part of the national child measurement programme: a prospective cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Small-scale evaluations suggest that the provision of feedback to parents about their child's weight status may improve recognition of overweight, but the effects on lifestyle behaviour are unclear and there are concerns that informing parents that their child is overweight may have harmful effects. The aims of this study were to describe the benefits and harms of providing weight feedback to parents as part of a national school-based weight-screening programme in England. METHODS: We conducted a pre-post survey of 1,844 parents of children aged 4-5 and 10-11 years who received weight feedback as part of the 2010-2011 National Child Measurement Programme. Questionnaires assessed general knowledge about the health risks associated with child overweight, parental recognition of overweight and the associated health risks in their child, child lifestyle behaviour, child self-esteem and weight-related teasing, parental experience of the feedback, and parental help-seeking behaviour. Differences in the pre-post proportions of parents reporting each outcome were assessed using a McNemar's test. RESULTS: General knowledge about child overweight as a health issue was high at baseline and increased further after weight feedback. After feedback, the proportion of parents that correctly recognised their child was overweight increased from 21.9% to 37.7%, and more than a third of parents of overweight children sought further information regarding their child's weight. However, parent-reported changes in lifestyle behaviours among children were minimal, and limited to increases in physical activity in the obese children only. There was some suggestion that weight feedback had a greater impact upon changing parental recognition of the health risks associated with child overweight in non-white ethnic groups. CONCLUSIONS: In this population-based sample of parents of children participating in the National Child Measurement Programme, provision of weight feedback increased recognition of child overweight and encouraged some parents to seek help, without causing obvious unfavourable effects. The impact of weight feedback on behaviour change was limited; suggesting that further work is needed to identify ways to more effectively communicate health information to parents and to identify what information and support may encourage parents in making and maintaining lifestyle changes for their child.

Competence assessment in minors, illustrated by the case of bariatric surgery for morbidly obese children.

Clinicians have to assess children's competence frequently. In order to do justice to children who are competent to make decisions and to protect incompetent children, valid assessment is essential. We address this issue by using bariatric surgery for morbidly obese minors as a case study. Our previous research indicated that opponents of bariatric surgery tend to be sceptical of the competence of adolescents to consent and inclined to set more stringent standards than proponents. Furthermore, there is the concern that minors wanting surgery are less able to make an autonomous decision than minors who do not wish to undergo surgery. Hence, few patients may be qualified as eligible. We argue for a risk-related standard, so that concerns are met, while at the same time preventing to set the bar too high, excluding paediatric patients who are most likely to benefit from surgery. This standard is also applicable in gastroenterology practice.

The Massachusetts school-based body mass index experiment: gleaning implementation lessons for future childhood obesity reduction efforts.

In 2009, Massachusetts (MA) Department of Public Health (DPH) implemented new regulations that required public schools in the state to measure height and weight, determine body mass index (BMI), and notify parents of children in grades 1, 4, 7, and 10 of their child's weight status. After 3 years of implementation, MA DPH recently abandoned parental notification of school-based BMI screening results citing several concerns including flaws in the ability to monitor the way that the BMI screening results were communicated from the schools to parents/guardians and some reports of breaches in confidentiality of students' measurements. In this article, we review implementation issues that could have impacted the success of the MA DPH regulation as well as lessons to be learned and potentially applied to future childhood obesity efforts.

¿Cómo reciben los padres la noticia del diagnóstico de su hijo con síndrome de Down?: what do the parents think? / Receiving the diagnosis of Down syndrome

Background: Having a child with Down syndrome (DS) is usually unexpected and stressful. Aim: To describe the experiences of parents of children with DS at the time of diagnosis. Material and Methods: A self-administered survey was answered by 345 parents (62% women) with an offspring with DS. Results: Eighty four percent of parents received a postnatal diagnosis of DS, 32.3% were informed of the diagnosis in the presence of his or her partner and 19.3%o received some form of printed material regarding DS. Fifty six percent of respondents considered that the delivery of the diagnosis was inadequate. Factors associated with an overall positive experience were prenatal diagnosis (Odds Ratio (OR) 3.91 (95% Confidence Intervals (CI) 2.06-7.44)) and the presence of both parents at the time of the delivery of the diagnosis (OR 1.84 (95%> CI 1.16-2.91)). Fifty three percent of respondents believe that prenatal diagnosis of DS is preferable. Conclusions: The majority of parents are unsatisfied with the way the diagnosis of DS is delivered. Efforts should be made to educate health personnel regarding the delivery of the diagnosis of SD, to foster opportunities for prenatal diagnosis and to improve the delivery of printed material.

Multiplex PCR testing requires a robust multi-disciplinary strategy to effectively manage identified cases of chlamydial conjunctivitis.

INTRODUCTION: Implementation of an in-house polymerase chain reaction (PCR) multiplex assay by West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre to improve sample processing means all viral eye swabs are now routinely tested for Adenovirus, Herpes simplex, Varicella and Chlamydia. Concern was raised regarding subsequent management and sexual health attendance for Chlamydia-positive patients identified in eye casualty. METHODS: A retrospective review of virology results identified 76 Chlamydia-positive patients from 1914 eye swabs (4%) from May 2007 to April 2008. Of these results, 12 originated from Glasgow eye casualty and available clinical notes were cross-referenced with the sexual health network (Sandyford). RESULTS: Identified issues included no documentation of implications of testing, poor communication of positive results and poor referral pathways to sexual health for assessment; all leading to inadequate management. A shared care network was created to address these issues. A designated sexual health advisor was identified to improve sexual health referral, specialist assessment, standardised management and contact tracing. Re-audit showed more consistent follow-up. CONCLUSION: New PCR technology has resulted in a shared care approach to address corresponding implications of testing. Effective communication with a structured protocol and a central point of contact has improved follow-up and ensures appropriate best practice management of chlamydial conjunctivitis.

School-based BMI and body composition screening and parent notification in California: methods and messages.

BACKGROUND: School-based body mass index (BMI) or body composition screening is increasing, but little is known about the process of parent notification. Since 2001, California has required annual screening of body composition via the FITNESSGRAM, with optional notification. This study sought to identify the prevalence of parental notification when screening is required but notification is optional, and the methods and messages used. METHODS: Researchers conducted phone interviews with 851 school districts (89%) in California and reviewed notification materials from 54 districts. RESULTS: As of 2008, 53% of California districts notified parents of screening results. Many districts (24%) did not know the reason for their notification policy. Most districts notified parents via a letter mailed home (70%) or sent home with the child (18%). Whereas 79% of sample letters provided students' BMI, only 12% provided an explanation of BMI, and only half provided tips on what parents should do if concerned about their child's results. CONCLUSIONS: In California, where body composition screening is required but parent notification is not, approximately half of school districts elect to notify parents of results, most commonly via letter. Most letters do not explain BMI or percent body fat scores, nor do they suggest what parents should do for a child identified as at-risk. Further research to identify interpretable and actionable notification messages for parents will be critical if school-based BMI and body composition screening and notification is to reduce childhood obesity.

Família e escola na compreensão dos significados do processo escolar / Family and school in the comprehension of the meanings in the educational process

Acreditando que a comunicação e a linguagem são instrumentos significativos nas ações educativas, propomos a criação de um espaço conversacional entre pais e professores de crianças de 6 a 8 anos, de ambos os sexos, do 1º e 2º ano do ensino fundamental de uma instituição particular de ensino, de nível socioeconômico médio e médio alto, a partir do que relatam sobre a educação escolar dos filhos/alunos. Trata-se de uma metodologia que possibilita a aproximação dos dois sistemas interdependentes família e escola, visando minimizar os conflitos existentes entre eles. Concluímos que, a escola ao transmitir valores essenciais por meio das funções do professor, estende a ação educativa à família, inserindo-a. Ação considerada positiva pelos pais e professores, porque possibilita a compreensão dos significados expressos pelos sistemas interagindo...

Based on the belief that communication and language are significant instruments in educational actions, we propose the building of a conversational space among parents and teachers of 6 to 8 year old children, both sexes, belonging to 1st and 2nd grade of basic level in a private education institution, and middle and high social and economic level, from the talking about scholar education of their children/students. It is about a methodology that enables the approaching of the two interdependent systems: family and school, aiming to minimize the conflicts that happen between them. We conclude that school, when transmitting essential values by means of the functions of the teachers it extends the action to the family, and gets to incorporate it. Action considered positive for parents and teachers, because it enables the comprehension of meanings expressed in the systems that are interacting...

Intervención paliativa desde la psicología perinatal / Palliative intervention from perinatal psychology

La psicología perinatal, es un nueva rama que pertenece a la psicología de la primera infancia, la misma abarca el embarazo, parto, puerperio y los primeros meses de vida del niño. Una de las modalidades de trabajo del psicólogo perinatal es acompañar la guardia de neonatología y obstetricia, es decir, que la modalidad de su trabajo es interdisciplinario. Es necesario considerar que el psicólogo perinatal opera bajo la metáfora de “psicólogo de trinchera” –es decir, que opera mientras suceden los hechos–, es por eso que debe tener flexibilidad teórica y práctica, ya que aborda diferentes situaciones. En relación a las investigaciones sobre los cuidados paliativos, se ha hallado poca teoría acerca de la función del psicólogo perinatal y el desarrollo de los mismos. Esto me llevo a plantear cuales son los pasos e intervenciones que debería hacer el psicólogo en estas situaciones. Es decir, que el objetivo de este trabajo es explicar qué son los cuidados paliativos y como se aplican estos conceptos en el campo de la psicología perinatal. Asimismo, se creará una guía para poder ilustrar los pasos realizados en este tipo de intervenciones.

Perinatal psychology is a new branch belonging to the psychology of early childhood; it covers pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and early life of the child. One method of perinatal psychologist’s work is to accompany the guard neonatology and obstetrics, namely that the pattern of his work is interdisciplinary. It is necessary to consider the perinatal psychologist operates under the metaphor of “psychologist trenches” –that is, which operates the facts as they happen– that’s why we must have the flexibility theory and practice, addressing different situations. In relation to palliative care research, has found little theory about the role of perinatal psychologist and developing them. This brings me to what steps and interventions that a psychologist should do in these situations. This means that the objective of this paper is to explain what is palliative care, which is the neonatal bereavement and how they apply these concepts in the field of perinatal psychology. Also, the use of a case as an example, to illustrate the steps taken in this type of intervention.

Comunicación terapeutica de enfermeras y medicos, con los padres de niños internados en el Servicio Neonatología de Maternidad Martín (Rosario, año 2010) / Therapeutic communication for nurses and doctors, parents of children in the Neonatal Maternity Martin Service (Rosario, 2010)

La presente investigación aborda el tema: "La comunicación teraéutica de enfermeras y médicos, con los padres de niños internados en el Servicio de Neonatología de la Maternidad Martín", es un estudio de tipo calitativo, descriptivo y eplicativo. El objetivo fue identificar los factores que favorecen y los que dificultan el establecimiento de la comunicación terapéutica, por parte de los profesonales de la salud con los padres de los niños internados, durante el período de Mayo a Agosto 2010. El universo de estudio estuvo conformado por dos poblaciones: una 144 padres de los niñosinternados y la segunda por 64 profesionales (enfermeras y médicos), que fueron seleccionada teniendo en cuenta los siguientes criterio de inclusión: Los padres que tuvieran como mínimo 48 hs. de internación de su hijo y no tener experiencia previa de internación de otro hijo en el servicio de neonatología; y en los profesionales poseer como mínimo 1 año de antiguédad laboral en el servicio