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[Assessment of preterm children's early development]

Cibelle Kayenne Martins Roberto Formiga1, Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares

  • 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

Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|August 7, 2009
PubMed

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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.

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.

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