The Impact of Parent-Based Support Programs on Neurodevelopmental Prognosis: Second-Year Results from a Newly Established Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit in a Tertiary Hospital

Objective: This study aims to assess the neurodevelopmental progress of high-risk infants 2 years post implementation of the Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit (NFU) program at our hospital and explore implementation challenges for insights. Materials and Methods: Infants were assessed using the H...

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Main Authors: Merve Kurt-Aydın, Defne Engür, Pınar Gençpınar, Mine İnal Akkaya, Derya Özer Kaya, Nihal Olgaç Dündar
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Language:English
Published: AVES Yayincilik 2024-05-01
Series:Turkish Archives of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkarchpediatr.org/en/the-impact-of-parent-based-support-programs-on-neurodevelopmental-prognosis-second-year-results-from-a-newly-established-neurodevelopmental-follow-up-unit-in-a-tertiary-hospital-131658
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author Merve Kurt-Aydın
Defne Engür
Pınar Gençpınar
Mine İnal Akkaya
Derya Özer Kaya
Nihal Olgaç Dündar
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description Objective: This study aims to assess the neurodevelopmental progress of high-risk infants 2 years post implementation of the Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit (NFU) program at our hospital and explore implementation challenges for insights. Materials and Methods: Infants were assessed using the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), The Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS), and Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (BSID-III). A multidisciplinary team provided comprehensive parent education covering neurologic cues, postural advice, and developmental instructions in accordance with the children’s assessment findings. In addition, a pediatric physical therapist provided motor development training emphasizing age-appropriate milestones and functional independence, while child development specialists addressed delays identified through BSID-III assessments. Results: A total of 121 high-risk babies were enrolled during a 2-year period. Results revealed that 9 infants exhibited suboptimal HINE scores at 3-4 months, with only 2 maintaining suboptimal scores at 12-15 months. Similarly, 2 infants with suboptimal AIMS scores at 3-4 months reached normal values at 12-15 months. Comparable improvements were observed in BSID-III scores. While no correlation between HINE and AIMS scores was found at the 3-4-month mark, a significant correlation emerged between AIMS and HINE scores at 6-9 months (r = 0.643, P < .001) and 12-15 months (r = 0.820, P < .001). Conclusion: Encouraging early family education alongside regular monitoring of high-risk newborns appears to have a positive impact on their motor and cognitive development. Consideration of clinical recommendations, such as tailored interventions and periodic assessments, may contribute to optimizing developmental outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-db011a73e2bc4882a44bb966cd25ca1f2024-11-27T10:06:58ZengAVES YayincilikTurkish Archives of Pediatrics2757-62562024-05-0159329630410.5152/TurkArchPediatr.2024.24034The Impact of Parent-Based Support Programs on Neurodevelopmental Prognosis: Second-Year Results from a Newly Established Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit in a Tertiary HospitalMerve Kurt-Aydın0Defne Engür1Pınar Gençpınar2Mine İnal Akkaya3Derya Özer Kaya4Nihal Olgaç Dündar5Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Health Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye ; Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, TürkiyeDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, TürkiyeDepartment of Pediatric Neurology, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, TürkiyeDepartment of Child Development, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, TürkiyeDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Health Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye ; Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, TürkiyeDepartment of Pediatric Neurology, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, TürkiyeObjective: This study aims to assess the neurodevelopmental progress of high-risk infants 2 years post implementation of the Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit (NFU) program at our hospital and explore implementation challenges for insights. Materials and Methods: Infants were assessed using the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE), The Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS), and Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (BSID-III). A multidisciplinary team provided comprehensive parent education covering neurologic cues, postural advice, and developmental instructions in accordance with the children’s assessment findings. In addition, a pediatric physical therapist provided motor development training emphasizing age-appropriate milestones and functional independence, while child development specialists addressed delays identified through BSID-III assessments. Results: A total of 121 high-risk babies were enrolled during a 2-year period. Results revealed that 9 infants exhibited suboptimal HINE scores at 3-4 months, with only 2 maintaining suboptimal scores at 12-15 months. Similarly, 2 infants with suboptimal AIMS scores at 3-4 months reached normal values at 12-15 months. Comparable improvements were observed in BSID-III scores. While no correlation between HINE and AIMS scores was found at the 3-4-month mark, a significant correlation emerged between AIMS and HINE scores at 6-9 months (r = 0.643, P < .001) and 12-15 months (r = 0.820, P < .001). Conclusion: Encouraging early family education alongside regular monitoring of high-risk newborns appears to have a positive impact on their motor and cognitive development. Consideration of clinical recommendations, such as tailored interventions and periodic assessments, may contribute to optimizing developmental outcomes.https://turkarchpediatr.org/en/the-impact-of-parent-based-support-programs-on-neurodevelopmental-prognosis-second-year-results-from-a-newly-established-neurodevelopmental-follow-up-unit-in-a-tertiary-hospital-131658
spellingShingle Merve Kurt-Aydın
Defne Engür
Pınar Gençpınar
Mine İnal Akkaya
Derya Özer Kaya
Nihal Olgaç Dündar
The Impact of Parent-Based Support Programs on Neurodevelopmental Prognosis: Second-Year Results from a Newly Established Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit in a Tertiary Hospital
Turkish Archives of Pediatrics
title The Impact of Parent-Based Support Programs on Neurodevelopmental Prognosis: Second-Year Results from a Newly Established Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit in a Tertiary Hospital
title_full The Impact of Parent-Based Support Programs on Neurodevelopmental Prognosis: Second-Year Results from a Newly Established Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit in a Tertiary Hospital
title_fullStr The Impact of Parent-Based Support Programs on Neurodevelopmental Prognosis: Second-Year Results from a Newly Established Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit in a Tertiary Hospital
title_full_unstemmed The Impact of Parent-Based Support Programs on Neurodevelopmental Prognosis: Second-Year Results from a Newly Established Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit in a Tertiary Hospital
title_short The Impact of Parent-Based Support Programs on Neurodevelopmental Prognosis: Second-Year Results from a Newly Established Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Unit in a Tertiary Hospital
title_sort impact of parent based support programs on neurodevelopmental prognosis second year results from a newly established neurodevelopmental follow up unit in a tertiary hospital
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