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  "abstract": "Objective: To evaluate the effects of an Integrated Theory of Health Behavior Change (ITHBC)-based nursing pathway on discharge readiness in mothers of preterm infants.\n\nMethods: In this non-randomized controlled study with a historical (temporal) control group, 115 mothers were divided into an observation group (ITHBC-based care, n = 57) and a control group (routine care, n = 58). Discharge readiness, discharge instruction quality, care ability, self-efficacy, resilience, anxiety, and depression were assessed at discharge; infant growth, complications, readmission, and maternal satisfaction were followed up at 6 months. Multivariable linear regression was used to adjust for baseline covariates for key outcomes.\n\nResults: The observation group showed significantly higher discharge readiness, discharge instruction quality, care ability, self-efficacy, and resilience, with lower anxiety and depression (all P < 0.05). At 6 months, their infants had better growth metrics, fewer complications (thrush, diaper rash), and lower readmission rates, alongside higher maternal satisfaction (P < 0.05). These differences remained significant after covariate adjustment.\n\nConclusions: The ITHBC-based nursing pathway was associated with better maternal psychological status and care competence, more favorable infant health outcomes, lower readmission rates, and higher satisfaction, providing a practical framework for transitional care in preterm infants.",
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    "Department of Nursing, Tongren Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital , , ,",
    "Department of Neonatology, Tongren Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital , , ,",
    "Department of Obstetrics, Tongren Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital , , ,",
    "Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Tongren Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital , , ,",
    "Psychological Clinic, Tongren Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital , , ,"
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      "name": "Fang Tang"
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  "doi": "10.3389/fmed.2026.1938054",
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  "published": "2026-10-20",
  "publisher": "Frontiers Media SA",
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  "title": "Association between an ITHBC theory-based nursing pathway and discharge readiness among mothers of preterm infants: a non-randomized controlled study with a historical control group",
  "title_text": "Association between an ITHBC theory-based nursing pathway and discharge readiness among mothers of preterm infants: a non-randomized controlled study with a historical control group",
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