Suporte informacional como elemento para orientação de pais de pré-termo: um guia para o serviço de acompanhamento do desenvolvimento no primeiro ano de vida

Abstract

Introduction: The literature shows that preterm infants are at high risk of biological and psychological disorders and consequently require a higher level of care than is provided for full-term infants. Objective: To draw up a guide advising on development follow-up during the first year of life, for parents who attend a child development follow-up service. Method: The inclusion criteria were that participants should be parents of preterm infants with a corrected age between zero and six months that did not present neurological diseases and did not require physiotherapeutic intervention. This study was of qualitative nature. Data collection was by means of direct observation and interviews with mothers and with the professionals at this infant development follow-up service. The guide was produced based on analysis of the observations on attendance at the service, frequency of responses in the interviews with professionals and mothers regarding needs and doubts about handling and caring for infants, and associations with the literature. Results: A guide was produced containing information on infant development, divided into the first four trimesters of life. It draws attention to the importance of calculating corrected ages in order to adequately follow up development markers. Conclusions: This guide may be used by a variety of health professionals and by professionals who develop educational activities for parents.

Efeito da orientação domiciliar no desempenho funcional de crianças com necessidades especiais

“…A realização da orientação aos cuidadores, em sua maioria mães, pode ter possibilitado o fortalecimento da díade pais-criança no seu domicílio, facilitando a inclusão da criança nas atividades familiares. Estudos apontam que quando devidamente instruídos, os pais não só viabilizam esta sociabilização, como também ampliam o nível de independência da criança (Hostler, 1999;Leite & Prado, 2004;Lindeke, Leonard, Presler, & Garwick, 2002;Martinez, Joaquim, Oliveira, & Santos, 2007).…”

Factors associated with the development of preterm children at four and eight months of corrected gestational age

“…In this context, special care should be aimed at children who are more likely to have problems in this period due to the exposure to risk factors 5 .…”

“…There is suffi cient evidence showing that the earlier the diagnosis of delayed development and the intervention, the lower the impact of these problems in the child's future life 5 . Thus, the objective of this study is to identify factors associated with the overall development of preterm infants at four and eight months of corrected gestational age.…”

Investigação da noção de conservação de quantidades discretas em pré-escolares nascidos prematuros e a termo por meio do jogo de dominó

“…7 Assinala-se que, quanto mais baixo o peso de nascimento, maior a possibilidade de ocorrerem distúrbios, déficits e problemas no desenvolvimento neurológico, cognitivo, sensorial e motor na criança [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] .…”