Journal article

Prevalence and factors associated with parental concerns about development detected by the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) at 6-month, 12-month and 18-month well-child checks in a birth cohort

S Woolfenden, V Eapen, B Jalaludin, A Hayen, L Kemp, C Dissanyake, A Hendry, E Axelsson, B Overs, J Eastwood, R Crncec, A McKenzie, D Beasley, E Murphy, K Williams

BMJ Open | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2016

Abstract

Objectives: Early identification of developmental vulnerability is vital. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of moderate or high developmental risk on the Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) at 6-month, 12-month and 18-month well-child checks; identify associated risk factors; and examine documentation of the PEDS at well-child checks. Design, participants: A prospective birth cohort of 2025 children with 50% of those approached agreeing to participate. Demographic data were obtained via questionnaires and linked electronic medical records. Telephone interviews were conducted with parents to collect PEDS data. Primary and secondary outcomes: Multiple logistic regressi..

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Grants

Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council


Funding Acknowledgements

This study (APP 1013690) was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) of Australia, through a partnership grant with the New South Wales Department of Health, Kids and Families and in-kind support from University of New South Wales, La Trobe University, SWSLHD and Sydney Children's Hospital Network.