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[Contributions to the implementation of screening tests for assessing the neuropsychic development in children]

Liliana Barbacariu1, Doina Felea, Silvia Mătăsaru

  • 1Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie "Gr. T. Popa", Iaşi, Facultatea de Medicină.

Revista Medico-Chirurgicala a Societatii De Medici Si Naturalisti Din Iasi
|November 4, 2011
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Screening tests for developmental problems in Romanian children, like the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), significantly improve early detection rates and parental involvement in primary care settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • General practitioners in Romania currently do not utilize screening tests for childhood developmental issues.
  • Late diagnosis of developmental problems in children is a significant concern in Romanian primary care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact and utility of a screening tool for neurodevelopmental disorders within a primary care context.
  • To improve early detection of developmental delays in young children.

Main Methods:

  • A trans-sequential study involving 324 children under five years old (January 2007-December 2010).
  • Neurodevelopmental status was evaluated using routine clinical assessment and the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) screening tool.

Main Results:

  • Routine assessment identified 10.2% of children with developmental delays.
  • The ASQ screening tool increased detection rates to 12%, identifying an additional 6 children.
  • Parent-addressed questionnaires enhanced doctor-patient communication and parental involvement in child development stimulation, particularly for verbal and cognitive behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing validated screening tests is crucial for enhancing primary care practices.
  • Screening tools like ASQ can lead to earlier identification and intervention for neurodevelopmental disorders.
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