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  • 1Centro de Salud Las Lagunas, Mijas Costa, Málaga.

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|October 1, 1992
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The Revised Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST-R) effectively screens for developmental delays in young children. Routine use in primary care nursing can help identify and address developmental deficits early.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Child Health Nursing
  • Psychometric Assessment

Context:

  • Primary care setting utilizing the "Las Lagunas" Health Centre.
  • Focus on the Mother and Child Nursing Consultations within the Healthy Child sub-programme.
  • Application of the Revised Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST-R) for developmental monitoring.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the psychometric properties and ongoing development of the DDST-R.
  • To structure attention and identify developmental deficits in children.
  • To assess the utility of the DDST-R in primary care for early detection.

Summary:

  • 215 children underwent DDST-R screening; 90.23% showed normal development, while 9.76% exhibited deviations.
  • Deviations were noted across different developmental areas, with Language (5.58%) and Personal-Social (2.79%) being most frequent.

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  • The DDST-R proved effective in identifying developmental anomalies, guiding treatment, and facilitating referrals when necessary.

    • Impact:

    • The DDST-R is a valuable screening tool for detecting developmental deviations in primary care.
    • Its ease of use makes it suitable for routine integration into nursing examinations for the Healthy Child programme.
    • Implementation can improve the structuring of care for children with identified developmental deficiencies.