Effect of early intervention combined with treatment on developing intelligence of preterm infants

VernacularTitle:医教相结合的早期干预对早产儿智能发育的影响*
Author: Changfeng ZENG ; Minhong XU ; Ying CHEN ; Lu HUANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: preterm infant; intelligence development; body constitution; health education
From: Modern Clinical Nursing 2013;(6):42-44
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effect of early intervention with education combined with treatment on developing intelligence of preterm infants. Methods Ninety seven preterm infants were assigned into the intervention group(n=49)and control group(n=48):Those in the former group were managed with early intervention by education combined with medical treatment and those in the latter were given routine preventive health service.The two groups were compared in terms of body length and weight at months 6,9 and 12 as well as the developmental quotient(DQ)with developmental screening test(DST). Result The scores on DQ in the intervention group were all significantly higher than those of the control at the three time points(all P<0.01).Conclusion The early intervention with education combined with treatment is effective for the early development of intelligence of preterm infants.