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Preterm EEG: A Multimodal Neurophysiological Protocol
Published on: February 18, 2012
Motor development and sensory processing: A comparative study between preterm and term infants.
Thais Invenção Cabral1, Louise Gracelli Pereira da Silva1, Eloisa Tudella1
1Department of Physiotherapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, São Carlos, SP CEP 13565-905, Brazil.
Preterm infants
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Development
- Infant Motor Skills
- Sensory Processing
Background:
- Preterm infants face developmental risks due to hospitalization and altered sensory environments.
- Early sensory integration and motor development are crucial for infant well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess sensory processing and motor development in preterm infants (4-6 months).
- To compare preterm infants' performance with full-term peers.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, comparative study.
- 15 preterm and 15 term infants.
- Utilized the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI) and Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS).
Main Results:
- No overall significant association between TSFI and AIMS total scores.
- Abnormal TSFI scores (total, subdomain 1, subdomain 5) correlated with AIMS performance at or below the 5th percentile.
Conclusions:
- Infants with tactile deep pressure or postural control issues may risk delayed gross motor development.
- Potential links between sensory processing and motor development warrant further investigation.
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