Abstract
Objective: To apprehend in the literature how mothers adapt to the prematurity of their children in the light of Roy's adaptive ways. Methods: This is an integrative review, using the Virtual Health Library and PubMed® as means of searching for studies, resulting in a sample of 8 articles that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the research. To analyze the selected studies, Roy's theory was used as a theoretical framework. Results: It was possible to identify that prematurity has an impact on all four adaptive modes proposed by Roy's Theory, which explains the person's adaptation to an event / stimulus that changes their life, with a greater impact on the self-concept and interdependence modes. In addition, it is possible to perceive a strong link between these modes, which also serve as adaptive mechanisms. Final Considerations: It is noticed that prematurity directly impacts the four adaptive modes proposed by Callista Roy's Theory of Adaptation, having a greater impact on the self-concept mode, followed by paper function and interdependence and, finally, physiological mode. The great role of nurses is evidenced as a tool for a more effective adaptation.