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The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale: A validity and reliability study in a Turkish sample
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 2, 2018
Summary
The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (BNBAS) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing infant behavior in Turkey. This study confirmed its utility for identifying infants at risk for developmental issues.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal development
- Behavioral assessment
- Pediatric psychology
Background:
- The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (BNBAS) is crucial for evaluating infant functioning and identifying developmental risks.
- Its clinical value lies in detecting infants who may later experience developmental problems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a Turkish validity and reliability study of the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (BNBAS).
- To adapt and validate the BNBAS for use with the Turkish neonatal population.
Main Methods:
- A Turkish validity and reliability study of the BNBAS was conducted in a tertiary hospital.
- 380 newborns (1–3 days old) were assessed, with 60 undergoing retesting 52–55 days later.
- Content, language validity, and test-retest reliability were established, excluding reflex items.
Main Results:
- Factor analysis led to the exclusion of 5 items from the original BNBAS.
- The adapted scale achieved a high Cronbach alpha of 0.974 for its 30 items.
- The scale comprises a 23-item behavior subscale and a 7-item support subscale, with newborns showing good tone and low irritability.
Conclusions:
- The Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (BNBAS) is recommended as a valid and reliable instrument for neonatal behavioral assessment.
- Physicians and nurses can utilize the BNBAS for effective evaluation of newborn behavior and developmental risk in Turkey.
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