Effects of an Experiential Learning Program on Maternal Knowledge and Behaviors in Promoting Preterm infant Development after Discharge
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Purpose: To examine the effects of an experiential learning program on maternal knowledge and behaviors in promoting preterm infant development after discharge.
Design: A quasi-experimental study.
Methods: This study involved 40 mothers of preterm infants, with 20 participants assigned to the experimental group and 20 to the control group. The experimental group received an experiential learning program incorporating computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and developmental assessment activities based on the Developmental Assessment and Intervention Manual (DAIM) while the control group received standard care. A set of questionnaires included a general information questionnaire and validated the Maternal Knowledge and Behavior Assessment Questionnaires on Promoting Preterm Infant Development (CVI = .95 and .93; KR-20 = .71; Cronbach’s alpha = .83). Data were analyzed using independent and paired t-tests.
Main findings: After two weeks at home, both groups showed significant improvements in maternal knowledge. The experimental group had higher post-test knowledge scores than the control group ( = 18.10, SD = 1.29 vs.
= 17.00, SD = 1.56; p < .05, respectively). For maternal behaviors, the experimental group showed significantly greater improvement than the control group (
= 24.50, SD = 2.89 vs.
= 20.05, SD = 1.36; p < .001, respectively).
Conclusion and recommendations: An experiential learning program has been shown to enhance maternal knowledge and behaviors in promoting preterm infant development after hospital discharge. It is essential to encourage maternal involvement in this aspect of care before discharge. Additionally, accessible educational materials should be provided to ensure continuous maternal access to information on promoting development. Furthermore, a structured post-discharge follow-up system should be implemented to support and monitor maternal engagement in developmental care.
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