Chronic Sorrow in Parents of Premature Children

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The relationship between premature children experiencing a stressor event and parents experiencing chronic sorrow was studied Data indicated that the subjects experienced feelings of loss/grief and fear when their premature child experienced the stressor events of illness, surgery, medical and behavioral problems, chronic illness, and day care, as well as when another child surpassed their child developmentally The subjects offered in-depth feedback directed to professionals to assist them in coping These data may help professionals to become aware of the emotional responses of parents of premature children and to assist them in copmg with their needs/concerns, preventing major adjustment and psychosocial problems for both the child and parents.

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