Journal article
Early developmental outcomes after newborn encephalopathy
G Dixon, N Badawi, JJ Kurinczuk, JM Keogh, SR Silburn, SR Zubrick, FJ Stanley
PEDIATRICS | AMER ACAD PEDIATRICS | Published : 2002
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to ascertain the early developmental status of children who have a history of newborn encephalopathy. METHODS: A longitudinal follow-up was conducted of a population-based, case-control study of children born in Western Australia between June 1993 and December 1996. The study included 276 term children (>/=37 weeks' gestation) with moderate or severe newborn encephalopathy and 564 unmatched term control subjects. The Griffiths Mental Development Scales was used to ascertain developmental status and a General Quotient (GQ) score. Outcome measures were the Griffiths developmental subscales, GQ, diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and mortality. RESULTS: Thirty-fou..
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