Early factors associated with risk of developmental coordination disorder in very preterm children: A prospective area-based cohort study in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a motor disorder of unknown aetiology that may have long-term consequences on daily activities, and psychological and physical health. Studies investigating risk factors for DCD have so far provided inconsistent results.

Objectives

To assess, using a parent-report screening tool, risk of DCD in school-age very preterm children born in Italy, and investigate the associated early biomedical and sociodemographic factors.

Methods

A prospective area-based cohort (804 children, response rate 73.4%) was assessed at 8-11 years of age in three Italian regions. Perinatal data were abstracted from medical records. DCD risk was measured using the Italian-validated version of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionna

SUBMITTER: Zoia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9546412 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature