Atenção à saúde ocular de crianças com alterações no desenvolvimento no município de Curitiba-PR

Abstract

The visual changes can cause impacts on child development and functions directly related to vision, bringing repercussions for the individual and the society. The literature highlights the high incidence of these changes in people with other developmental disorders. This study aimed to describe and analyze the reality of attention to eye health of children with developmental disorders who attend early intervention services in Curitiba/PR. To this end, the research consisted of a exploratory and descriptive survey, which included the use of questionnaires with institutional representatives, professional team of early intervention and mothers or caretakers of children served in these services. The data received through statistical analysis software SAS Statistical Analysis System 9.3, Wolfram Mathematica and Microsoft Excel. The sample consisted of 19 institutional representatives, 142 professionals of the early intervention services and 273 mothers or caregivers of children served, totaling 434 subjects.