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[Premature infants at double risk]

L Smith1, S E Ulvund, R Lindemann

  • 1Psykologisk institutt, Universitetet i Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|June 30, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Premature infants face developmental risks, but processing ability and socioeconomic status are better predictors of outcomes than medical events. "Double risk" infants with poor processing skills and low socioeconomic status are most vulnerable.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Developmental pediatrics
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders

Context:

  • Premature infants are at high risk for neurological and neuropsychological issues.
  • Outcomes for these infants typically show weak correlation with perinatal medical events.
  • This study focuses on the developmental trajectory of very low birth weight infants up to three years of age.

Purpose:

  • To investigate predictors of developmental delay in very low birth weight infants.
  • To compare the efficacy of a risk assessment model based on processing ability and socioeconomic status versus a medical main-effect model.
  • To identify factors contributing to vulnerability and sequelae in this population.

Summary:

  • The study analyzed outcomes for 105 very low birth weight infants up to age three.
  • Findings indicate that assessing cognitive processing ability and parental socioeconomic status is more effective for detecting developmental delay than relying solely on medical history.
  • Infants identified as

Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of considering cognitive and socioeconomic factors in the early detection of developmental issues in premature infants.
  • Suggests that targeted interventions for "double risk" infants (poor processing ability and low socioeconomic status) may mitigate long-term sequelae.
  • Informs clinical practice and policy regarding the care and support for infants with low birth weights and their families.

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