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Baroda development screening test for infants
1Department of Child Development, MS University of Baroda.
Insights
A new screening test, adapted from the Bayley Scales of Infant Development (BSID), offers a quick method for assessing infant motor-mental development in community surveys. This tool aids health workers in identifying potential developmental delays early.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Assessing infant motor-mental development is crucial for early intervention.
- Existing comprehensive scales can be time-consuming for widespread community surveys.
- A need exists for a rapid, reliable screening tool for health workers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and describe a simple, quick screening test for infant motor-mental development.
- To adapt items from the Bayley Scales of Infant Development (BSID) using Baroda norms.
- To facilitate use by health workers in community surveys and office practice.
Main Methods:
- Selection of items from the Bayley Scales of Infant Development (BSID).
- Adaptation of the selected items with Baroda norms for a screening test.
- Description of administration procedures for community surveys and clinical settings.
- Comparison with the Denver Development Screening Test (DDST).
Main Results:
- A validated screening test for infant motor-mental development was created.
- The test is designed for rapid administration by health workers.
- The screening test effectively identifies infants needing further detailed assessment.
Conclusions:
- Routine use of this screening test is recommended for monitoring child development.
- It aids in identifying infants with potential developmental delays for referral.
- The test supports early detection and intervention for better developmental outcomes.
Abstract:
A screening test for the assessment of the motor-mental development of infants was developed by selecting items from the Bayley Scales of Infant Development (BSID). Baroda norms as a simple and quick test for use in the door to door survey by health workers. The reason for choosing BSID and the criteria for the selection of items are described. The method of using the screening test in community surveys (by health workers) and in office practice is discussed. Some aspects of the development of our screening test and the Denver Development Screening Test (DDST) are compared. A routine use of our test is recommended for following the development of normal children as well as for screening from the community children with possibility of development delay. The latter must be referred for detailed testing on the full scales.