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Detecting and addressing developmental and behavioral problems in primary care

F P Glascoe1

  • 1Division of Child Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.

Pediatric Nursing
|May 25, 2002
PubMed

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Early detection of developmental and behavioral problems in children is crucial. The Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) tool aids clinicians in identifying children needing intervention, improving long-term outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric primary care
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Behavioral health

Background:

  • Pediatric primary care clinicians aim to detect developmental and behavioral issues.
  • Fewer than 30% of children with disabilities are identified by healthcare providers, delaying crucial early intervention.
  • Early intervention significantly improves outcomes like high school graduation and employment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of early detection of developmental and behavioral problems in children.
  • To introduce effective tools for identifying children with disabilities in primary care settings.
  • To present the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) as a key instrument for clinical decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Review of research on the detection of developmental and behavioral problems in pediatric primary care.
  • Focus on parent-reported measures for their flexibility, brevity, and accuracy.
  • Evaluation of the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) tool.

Main Results:

  • Parent-based measures are effective in detecting developmental and behavioral issues.
  • The Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) is a brief, evidence-based tool.
  • PEDS assists clinicians in determining appropriate actions: referral, screening, advising, reassuring, or further observation.

Conclusions:

  • Effective tools are available to improve the detection rates of developmental and behavioral problems in children.
  • The Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) empowers clinicians to make informed decisions for early intervention.
  • Improved detection and intervention through tools like PEDS can lead to better long-term life outcomes for children with disabilities.

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