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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages 90-94Publisher
GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-30164
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prenatal diagnosis; gastrointestinal anomalies; multidisciplinary approach; maternal anxiety
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Aim: To assess the impact on maternal anxiety of a multidisciplinary approach in prenatal management of fetal surgical anomalies. Design: A case-control study was undertaken: Group A (cases) consisted of 16 couples receiving a prenatal multidisciplinary counselling, Group B (controls) was represented by 16 couples, who received diagnosis of the fetal anomaly and the relevant counselling by an obstetrician only. The fetuses were affected by the following gastrointestinal anomalies: gastroschisis, omphalocele, intestinal atresia. Methods: The Italian version of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory was utilized to assess maternal anxiety. In Group A maternal anxiety level was assessed after the first antenatal counselling and at birth, whereas in Group B only at birth. Results: At birth, Group A presented STAI-S scores significantly lower than after the first antenatal consultation with the team (Mean +/- SD ==39.87 +/- 6.46 versus 68.93 +/- 5.81; p < 0.01). At the end of the first day spent with the baby in the Neonatal Surgery Unit, Group A presented STAI-S scores significantly lower than Group B (Mean +/- SD = 39.87 +/- 6.46 versus 70.62 +/- 4.12; p < 0.01). Conclusions: This study provides evidence of the positive impact on maternal anxiety of a multidisciplinary approach in prenatal management of fetal surgical anomalies.
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