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[Assessment of preterm children's early development].

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¹Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Mental da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão da Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. cibellekayenne@gmail.com

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Children born preterm face developmental challenges. Key predictors of development at two years include neonatal risks, low birth weight, and cerebral injuries.

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Area of Science:

Neonatal care
Developmental pediatrics
Perinatal medicine

Background:

Preterm birth significantly impacts child development.
Numerous risk factors influence developmental trajectories.
Evaluating preterm infants requires understanding these factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review literature on preterm infant development up to 24 months.
To identify key biological risk factors and their impact.
To determine predictors of developmental outcomes at two years.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review from 2000-2005.
Focused on developmental evaluations of preterm infants up to 24 months corrected age.
Analyzed biological risk factors and developmental outcomes.

Main Results:

Intraventricular hemorrhage, necrotizing enterocolitis, chronic pulmonary disease, and intrauterine growth retardation were prominent risks.
Motor development was the most frequently assessed area.
Early evaluations often occurred within the first six months of life.

Conclusions:

Neonatal risks, low birth weight, male sex, cerebral injuries, and abnormal early movements predict two-year development.
Early identification of risk factors is crucial for intervention.
Continued monitoring of preterm infants is essential for optimal outcomes.