The validity of the Language Environment Analysis system in two neonatal intensive care units.

Eva Ståhlberg-ForsénAnette AijaBirgit KaasikReija LatvaSari Ahlqvist-BjörkrothLiis ToomeLiisa LehtonenSuvi Stolt

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2021)

Our study provides novel information on the validity of the LENA system in the neonatal intensive care unit. Findings show that the LENA system provides valid information on adult words, but LENA estimates for child vocalisations were less valid at this early age.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
health information
preterm infants
mental health
autism spectrum disorder
childhood cancer
data analysis