Hybrid developmental follow-up for preterm infants in Brazil: A feasibility study.

Isabella Saraiva ChristovãoLara de Almeida RodriguesAna Carolina Cabral de Paula MachadoAna Flávia de Souza PascoalDéborah Ebert FontesKaroline Tury de MendonçaLívia de Castro MagalhãesAna Cristina Resende Camargos

Published in: Early human development (2024)

This study demonstrated high participation rate and low dropout in a developmental follow-up program employing a hybrid format. The substantial number of identified infants with developmental delay emphasizes the importance of timely detection of motor delays to referral to early intervention services.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
primary care
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
physical activity
low birth weight
mental health
quality improvement
loop mediated isothermal amplification
label free
preterm birth
quantum dots