Attentional Deficits Following Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Preterm birth has been associated with an elevated risk of a broad range of neurodevelopmental impairments, including attentional deficits. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the existing evidence on sustained and selective attention in school-aged children born preterm. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Eligible studies included assessments of sustained and/or selective attention in children aged 5-12 years born before 37 weeks of gestation. Data from 15 studies (sustained attention) and 12 studies (selective attention) were analyzed using random-effects meta-analyses. Additionally, subgroup analyses were performed based on gestati

SUBMITTER: Kollndorfer K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12564378 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature