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Stephanie C Crozier1, Jennifer Z Goodson2, Margot L Mackay3

  • 1Stephanie C. Crozier, MOT, is Graduate, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|December 29, 2015
PubMed

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Children born very preterm often have sensory processing differences. Neonatal risk factors like lower Apgar scores and longer NICU stays are linked to these challenges, suggesting routine screening.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatalogy
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Children born very preterm are a vulnerable population.
  • Sensory processing differences can impact development and daily functioning.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of sensory processing differences in very preterm children.
  • To identify associations between neonatal risk factors and sensory processing patterns.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding screening and support.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 160 children born very preterm (≤ 32 weeks gestational age).
  • Sensory processing patterns assessed at age 4 years using the Short Sensory Profile.
  • Logistic regression used to analyze associations with neonatal risk factors.

Main Results:

  • 46% of very preterm children exhibited atypical sensory processing patterns.
  • Lower Apgar scores were significantly associated with atypical sensory processing (p = .03).
  • Longer length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) independently predicted atypical sensory processing (p = .02).

Conclusions:

  • Very preterm infants face an elevated risk for sensory processing differences.
  • Perinatal factors, including NICU length of stay, are linked to these differences.
  • Routine screening for sensory processing issues in preterm children is recommended.
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