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Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|February 3, 2011
Summary
The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) effectively identifies developmental issues in children. This screening tool aids in early detection of physical and emotional problems, supporting positive parenting.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Family Medicine
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) is a key component of health screening in family medicine.
- Routine developmental screening is crucial for early identification of childhood health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) in a family medicine setting.
- To assess the utility of DDST in identifying children needing further specialist evaluation.
Main Methods:
- The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) was administered to 261 children within a family medicine teaching unit.
- Results were categorized as abnormal, questionable, untestable, or normal, with further analysis of normal performers.
Main Results:
- Out of 261 children screened, 19 were identified with abnormal or questionable results.
- Of the 238 normal results, 39 were low performers and 9 had noted problems despite satisfactory DDST scores.
- 21 referrals were made, with 10 directly resulting from DDST findings, all verified by specialists.
Conclusions:
- The DDST is a valuable tool for detecting physical and emotional problems in children within a family medicine context.
- Developmental screening promotes positive parenting and coping skills through counseling and health education.
- Nurse associates can effectively perform developmental screening as part of routine child care.
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