Components of a Tool for Early Detection of Developmental Delays in Preterm Infants: An Integrative Literature Review
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- 作者：Zarine Wessels ; BCur ; MCur ; Welma Lubbe ; PhD
- 关键词：Developmental delay ; Screening tool ; Premature infant ; Infant assessment ; Early detection
- 刊名：Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：December 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：16
- 期：4
- 页码：327-339
- 全文大小：474 K
- 卷排序：16
文摘
This study aimed to contribute to the knowledge about the early detection of developmental delays. Such early detection can influence early interventions, contributing to improved short and long-term developmental outcomes of preterm infants with subsequent improved quality of life and decreased burden of illnesses. No existing screening tool for early detection of developmental delays in preterm infants was available for use in resource-restricted settings. The components to be included in such a screening tool were identified and described by conducting an integrated literature review, comprising the phases: preparing a research question, searching and sampling literature, critical appraisal, data extraction and synthesis, results and presentation. Eleven components were identified for inclusion in a developmental delay screening tool for premature infants, to be used by healthcare professionals with limited skills and experience in resource-restricted setting.