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[An exploration of developmental screening tests for children]
Chwen-Jen Chen1, I-Chuan Li, Li-Yin Chien
1School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan, ROC.
Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing
|February 16, 2005
Summary
Nurses can improve early identification of developmental disabilities using screening tests. Localized norms are crucial for accurate developmental screening in Taiwanese children, considering cultural differences.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Nursing
Context:
- Nurses play a critical role in early infant assessment.
- Developmental screening tests are essential for identifying developmental disabilities.
- Existing screening tools in Taiwan are often adapted from Western countries.
Purpose:
- To review developmental screening tests available in Taiwan for nurses.
- To highlight the need for culturally appropriate developmental norms.
- To provide a reference for nurses utilizing developmental screening.
Summary:
- Most developmental screening tools in Taiwan are Western adaptations with unsuitable norms for local children.
- Developing local norms is essential, even within the same country, due to cultural variations.
- A Taiwanese tool, the Developmental Inventory for Infants and Toddlers, was published in 2002 with local norms.
Impact:
- Localized norms enhance the accuracy of developmental screening for Taiwanese infants and toddlers.
- Standardized international tools with established Taiwanese norms could facilitate cross-cultural developmental outcome comparisons.
- Effective use of developmental screening tests by nurses can lead to earlier identification and intervention for children with disabilities.