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Effects of early intervention on mental or neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions in children born low birthweight or preterm: a meta-analysis

Forfatter(e)
Park, H. Y. Maitra. K. Achon, J. Loyola, E. Rincon, M.
År
2014
DOI
10.5014/ajot.2014.010371
Tidsskrift
The American journal of occupational therapy
Sider
268-276
Kategori(er)
Kognisjon (hukommelse, oppmerksomhet og eksekutive funksjoner) Språk og motorikkFor tidlig fødsel
Tiltakstype(r)
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the association between early intervention and mental or neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions of children born low birthweight (LBW) or preterm.

METHOD: The meta-analysis included 16 studies that yielded 97 effects. Q and I2 values were used to determine heterogeneity. Publication bias was evaluated using Egger's regression intercept test and a funnel plot.

RESULTS: The association between early intervention and either mental or neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions yielded a significant but small effect size (d = .219, p < .0001). Heterogeneity was statistically insignificant.

CONCLUSION: Participation in early intervention programs addressing mental or neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions in children born LBW or preterm results in significant improvements in these areas.