Neuroprem: the Neuro-developmental outcome of very low birth weight infants in an Italian region.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The survival of preterm babies has increased worldwide, but the risk of neuro-developmental disabilities remains high, which is of concern to both the public and professionals. The early identification of children at risk of neuro-developmental disabilities may increase access to intervention, potentially influencing the outcome.

Aims

Neuroprem is an area-based prospective cohort study on the neuro-developmental outcome of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants that aims to define severe functional disability at 2 years of age.

Methods

Surviving VLBW infants from an Italian network of 7 neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) were assessed for 24 months through the Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales (GMDS-R) or the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Devel

SUBMITTER: Lugli L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7036238 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature