Although individual behaviors have not been proven to have a strong influence on the risk of
preterm birth, consistent evidence suggests that a constellation of favorable lifestyle factors …

The high rate of premature births in the United States remains a public health concern.
These infants experience substantial morbidity and mortality in the newborn period, which …

This study aims to identify the impact of a preterm birth on financial and emotional burden
from the families' perspective. Additionally, a comprehensive schedule of recommendations …

With an increasing number of paediatric quality of life (QOL) instruments being developed, it
is becoming difficult for researchers and clinicians to select the most appropriate instrument …

Aim To review systematically studies examining the development of social competence in
children born very preterm (VPT)(gestation< 33wks) and identify neonatal and family …

OBJECTIVE. The goal of this systematic review was to synthesize studies that examined the
health-related quality of life of preschool-and school-aged children, adolescents, and young …

Parents at risk of delivering a baby at the threshold of viability are faced with a critical
decision. When a child is born between 23 and 25 weeks of gestation, parents are asked to …

BACKGROUND: This study investigated change of health-related quality of life (HRQL) in
very preterm/very low birth weight (VP/VLBW; born at< 32 weeks' gestation and/or< 1500 g …

The question “what makes a good quality of life?” is a philosophical one which could be
thought immune to scientific investigations. However, over the last few decades there has …

Background: In addition to clinical measures in the evaluation of paediatric interventions,
health related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important outcome. The TAPQOL (TNO-AZL …