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Developmental screening and surveillance
1University of Nottingham.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|January 1, 1988
Insights
This review covers developmental screening and surveillance for UK preschool children, including hearing and vision checks. It summarizes current knowledge and practices, not a practical guide.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Developmental screening and surveillance are crucial for identifying potential issues in preschool children.
- Early detection allows for timely intervention, improving long-term outcomes.
- The UK has established practices for monitoring child development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current practices of developmental screening and surveillance for preschool children in the UK.
- To summarize the existing state of knowledge in this field.
- To provide an overview of hearing and vision defect testing within developmental assessments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research and practice guidelines.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on developmental surveillance and screening.
- Inclusion of information on hearing and vision testing protocols.
Main Results:
- The article provides a comprehensive overview of developmental screening and surveillance in the UK.
- It highlights the inclusion of hearing and vision assessments.
- It clarifies that this review is not a "how-to-do-it" guide.
Conclusions:
- Developmental screening and surveillance are integral to preschool child health in the UK.
- The review consolidates current understanding and practices.
- Further resources are available for practical implementation guidance.
Abstract:
This article reviews the practice of and state of knowledge concerning developmental screening and surveillance of preschool children in the UK. It includes testing for defects of hearing and vision but does not constitute a "how-to-do-it" guide. This is available elsewhere (Egan et al, 1969; Sheridan, 1975).