Stability of Cognitive Outcome From 2 to 5 Years of Age in Very Low Birth Weight Children

: Munck P, Niemi P, Lapinleimu H, Lehtonen L, Haataja L, the PIPARI Study Group

Publisher: AMER ACAD PEDIATRICS

: 2012

: Pediatrics

: PEDIATRICS

: 3

: 129

: 3

: 503

: 508

: 6

: 0031-4005

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2011-1566

CONCLUSIONS: Good stability of cognitive development over time was found in VLBW children and in term children between the ages of 2 and 5 years. This conclusion stresses the value and clinical significance of early assessment at 2 years of corrected age. However, we also emphasize the importance of a long-term follow-up covering a detailed neuropsychological profile of these at-risk children. Pediatrics 2012; 129:503-508

Forensic science and other medical sciences
Psychology