The Effect of a Social–Emotional Intervention on the Development of Preterm Infants in Institutions

This study examined the effect of a social–emotional intervention implemented in one St. Petersburg (Russian Federation) institution (called a Baby Home, BH) on the general behavioral development of preterm children (gestational ages of 30–36 weeks) during their first 2 years of life. The intervention consisted of training caregivers and implementing structural changes to create a more family-like environment. The study included preterm ( N =...