TITLE:
Motor Profile of Late Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review of the Last Decade
AUTHORS:
Niki Karageorgi, Sofia Charitou, Katerina Asonitou, Dimitra Koutsouki
KEYWORDS:
Late Preterm Infants, Motor Profile, Infancy, Motor Development
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.9 No.7,
July
22,
2021
ABSTRACT: Motor development at late preterm infants has significant importance as it composes the picture of the severe evidences of motor impairments or other developmental difficulties. Early detection is crucial as early intervention is the unique immediate solution option to catch up the developmental milestones. Method: Α systematic search for scientific articles of the decade 2010-2020 investigating the motor profile of late preterm infants was conducted. Results: The search identified 9 studies, many of which highlighted the risk of motor and developmental delays even at 36 months of age. Conclusions: The stability of motor and developmental delays indicates the need of further investigation at a later age and intervention to avoid possible academic difficulties.