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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale
Published on: August 25, 2014
[Monitoring vulnerable newborns: why and how?]
Thierry Debillon1, Aurélie Chapelier1, Manon Joud1
1Réseau de suivi Naître et Devenir, hôpital Couple-Enfant, CHU Grenoble Alpes, 38043 Grenoble cedex, France.
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France established child monitoring networks to detect neurodevelopmental disorders early. These networks aim to understand the epidemiology of diagnosed sequelae in vulnerable children.
Area of Science:
- Child health
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Public health surveillance
Abstract:
Since the early 2000s, networks for monitoring vulnerable children have been developing in France. Their mission is twofold: to identify neurodevelopmental disorders in children at an early stage, and to carry out a descriptive epidemiology of the main sequelae diagnosed. To this end, they bring together different professionals who need to acquire a common culture. These networks are financed by regional health agencies, which strive to harmonize practices across the country.
