24/08/2026
While much attention is focused on premature infants, research shows that the well-being of parents is equally important to a child's care journey and long-term development.
The study led by A/Prof Zubair Amin identified key factors affecting the quality of life of parents of premature infants, including emotional stress, feeling unprepared for caregiving, and a lack of social support.
These findings provide valuable insights for healthcare teams seeking to better support families through the challenges of premature birth, from the neonatal intensive care unit to the transition home.
This research underscores the importance of family-centred care in achieving better outcomes for both.
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Explore the study: https://for.sg/jamanetwork-parental-qol
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A/Prof Zubair Amin is Senior Consultant, Department of Neonatology, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, NUH. He is also Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS.