Risk factors in early life for developmental coordination disorder: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To perform a scoping literature review of associations between risk factors in early life and developmental coordination disorder (DCD).

Method

PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science (January 1994-March 2019) were searched to identify studies on early risk factors and motor impairment or DCD. The effect of single and multiple risk factors was assessed. Level of evidence was evaluated following the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine guidelines. Meta-analysis on the effect of preterm birth was performed.

Results

Thirty-six studies fulfilled inclusion criteria; 35 had evidence level 3, one had level 4. Highest evidence was available that preterm birth and male sex in term-born children were associated with DCD. The odds ratio of preterm birth was 2.02 (

SUBMITTER: van Hoorn JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8048603 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature