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  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Current guidelines recommend standardized screening and early intervention (EI) referrals for children with developmental problems.
  • Adoption of these guidelines has been gradual, with many children still not receiving timely screening or referrals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine trends in pediatricians' use of developmental screening tools and referral practices for at-risk children.
  • To assess changes in pediatricians' attitudes towards referring children with specific developmental concerns.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of American Academy of Pediatrics Periodic Survey data from 2002, 2009, and 2016.
  • Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression were used to analyze trends in screening and referral practices.

Main Results:

  • Reported use of developmental screening tools by pediatricians significantly increased from 21% in 2002 to 63% in 2016.
  • The rate of referring at-risk patients to EI increased from 41% in 2002 to 59% in 2016.
  • Pediatricians in 2016 were more likely to refer patients with various developmental delays and concerns to EI compared to 2002.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians' reported use of standardized developmental screening tools has tripled, with increased self-reported referrals for children with developmental concerns.
  • Sustaining progress requires enhanced referral systems, improved EI programs, and better tracking of child outcomes.