Neurodevelopmental outcomes and predictors among late preterm infants: a 6-month prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Late preterm infants (33-36 weeks gestation) are at increased risk for neurodevelopmental delays, but early signs often go unrecognized due to subtle presentations and inconsistent follow-up. While screening tools are available, few studies have examined how well parents identify developmental concerns compared to trained professionals.

Aim

To evaluate neurodevelopmental outcomes in late preterm infants at 3 and 6 months of corrected age by comparing parental and therapist-reported developmental scores, and to identify predictors influencing developmental scores.

Methods

Sixty late preterm infants were screened using the Trivandrum Developmental Screening Tool (TDST) at discharge and followed up at 3 and 6 months of corrected age. Both therapists and parent

SUBMITTER: Suresh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12805730 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature