Reliability, sensitivity and responsiveness of the Infant Behavioral Assessment in very preterm infants

Abstract

In this study, we found satisfactory to good clinimetric characteristics of the IBA in very preterm born infants.

Volume 9 Issue 2 2016

“…The IBAIP is a proven [103][104][105][106][107][108][109][110][111][112][113] comprehensive assessment and intervention model which supports the developmental and neurobehavioral integrity of premature infants born with low to extremely low birth weight, or with disabilities. The focus of the IBAIP is not "what to teach" (content curricula) but "how to teach and support the infant during assessment, intervention, caregiving or social interactions;" a process oriented approach.…”

“…Between 2009 and 2011, a follow-up study was performed to evaluate the effects of the IBAIP at six months to five and a half years, CA (see IBAIP Follow-Up Results, Table 2). 113 Koldewijn and her colleagues 113 investigated the reliability, sensitivity and responsiveness of the IBA to evaluate neurobehavioral organization in very preterm infants. Videotaped assessments of very preterm infants participating in a recent trial served to evaluate a standardized IBA observation.…”