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Acoustic Features, Parental Perception and Developmental Correlations of Crying in Preterm Infants: A Systematic
Giselle V Mannarino1,2, Suhail R Ali-Briceño1, Álvaro Bejarano-Martín1,2,3
1Institute for Community Inclusion (INCO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
Summary
Preterm infants do not show significant differences in cry acoustic features compared to full-term infants. More research is needed to understand preterm infant crying patterns and their developmental links.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Neonatal Medicine
- Acoustic Analysis
Background:
- Infants born preterm often exhibit altered social-emotional communication.
- Infant crying is a primary communication method offering insights into neurodevelopment.
- Understanding preterm infant cries is crucial for early detection of developmental issues.
Conclusions:
- Limited and heterogeneous evidence prevents generalizable conclusions on preterm infant cry acoustics.
- Further research with standardized reporting is needed to clarify preterm infant crying characteristics and developmental associations.
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