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Maria Jodkowska1, Anna Oblacińska, Krystyna Mikiel-Kostyra

  • 1Zakład Ochrony i Promocji Zdrowia Dzieci i Młodziezy. maria.jodkowska@imid.med.pl

Medycyna Wieku Rozwojowego
|October 6, 2010
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Early identification of developmental delays in children is crucial. This study reviews screening tools for primary care physicians in Poland, including international standards and a proposed new instrument.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Early identification of developmental delays is vital for children's long-term health and development.
  • Primary care physicians play a critical role in early developmental screening.
  • Poland currently lacks a universally adopted standardized screening tool for developmental disorders in infants and young children.

Purpose:

  • To review existing standardized developmental screening tests used internationally.
  • To assess the availability and applicability of these tools in the Polish primary care setting.
  • To propose a new standardized developmental screening instrument tailored for Polish pediatricians and family doctors.

Summary:

  • This review examines established developmental screening tools such as the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), Parent's Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS), Denver-ll Developmental Screening Test (DDST), and Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener (BINS).
  • It discusses the suitability of these international instruments for use in Poland's primary care system.
  • A novel, standardized screening instrument for infants and young children is proposed for Polish healthcare providers.

Impact:

  • Facilitates earlier detection of developmental delays in children.
  • Aims to improve the consistency and quality of developmental screening in Poland.
  • Supports evidence-based practice for primary care physicians in assessing child development.

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