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ArticleMaternal and child health journal2026

Clinical Assessment of the Parent-Infant Relationship: A Global Survey of Clinician Attitudes and Practice.

Pavitra Aran, Andrew J Lewis, Stuart Watson, Evelyn Werner, Megan Galbally

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Pavitra AranPsychology, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5090-9736
Andrew J LewisInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University, Mount Helen, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2519-7976
Stuart WatsonHealth Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7228-3490
Evelyn WernerHealth Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2666-7810
Megan GalballyHealth Futures Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia. megan.galbally@monash.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3909-1918

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Abstract

objectivesTo explore the practices and preferences of perinatal and infant mental health (PIMH) clinicians, towards the clinical assessment of the parent-infant relationship in mental health settings.

methodsA cross-sectional, multilingual, 36-item survey was distributed globally from December 2019 to June 2020. Data from 321 qualified health professionals (Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology) from 16 countries were examined. The survey captured participants' own assessment preferences and practices (clinician perspective) and their perceptions of the attitudes and practices of the service in which they work (service perspective). Differences between clinician and service perspectives were examined using Chi-squared tests of proportions.

resultsRespondents endorsed the clinical importance of assessing parent-infant relationship quality across outpatient and inpatient settings. A dyadic focus to assessment, evaluating the parent-infant relationship as a unit rather than assessing the parent or infant separately, was more popular as a personal preference (52.6%) than as a service preference (31.7%), PD = 20.9% [95% CI 12.6-28.8], χ

conclusionsThe positive attitudes suggest overall support among clinicians for the assessment of parent-infant relationship quality as a routine practice within PIMH service delivery. Survey findings also suggest efforts should be made to include greater partner involvement and a family focus.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth PersonnelParent-Child RelationsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInfantMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesFather–infantInfant mental healthMother–infantParent–infant relationship qualityPerinatalSignificance statement

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