Protocol and Preliminary Findings from the BrainPALS Study in Very Preterm Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Digital Parenting Program.
Background/Objectives: Children born very preterm (VPT; <33 weeks gestation) are at increased risk for atypical neurodevelopment and deficits in self-regulation, including executive function (EF) and emotion regulation (ER). Responsive parenting interventions, such as Play and Learning Strategies (P...
| Publicado en: | Children Vol. 13; no. 6; pp. 774 - 799 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts randomized controlled trial Journal Article |
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MDPI
Jun2026
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