Development and application of a protocol for the evaluation of Prechtl's general movements "from theory to practice"
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https://doi.org/10.28957/rcmfr.388Keywords:
Cerebral palsy, child development, neurological examination, rehabilitation, arly diagnosisAbstract
Introduction. International guidelines set up that the evaluation of the general movements in newborns could be a highly predictive tool for the early diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Their use in developing countries such as Colombia is limited; thus, the design of a protocol for the evaluation of general movements would allow to optimize the access of at-risk populations to this tool.
Objectives. To develop a protocol for the evaluation of the general movements and outcomes in the development of the children at risk of presenting cerebral palsy after 14 months of age and assess its applicability in children with difficult access to healthcare services.
Methods. The protocol was raised using a four-stage evaluation scheme. According to the age at the time of entry into the program, adjustments were made for the assessment, analysis and follow-up of the patients. The videos, which were recorded according to the recommendations published in the medical literature related to the methodology used, were evaluated by certified professionals.
Results. The suggested protocol for the qualitative and semiquantitative evaluation of the general movements is reported and the results of its application in 11 children included in the pilot test are presented. This protocol, which was designed based on a literature review and the experience of two of the researchers, includes information to record the videos, perform the medical evaluation, apply the Prechtl´s qualitative evaluation of the general movements of the newborn and the Hammersmith infant neurological evaluation.
Conclusion. The evaluation of the general movements constitutes a valuable tool for the assessment of the risk of cerebral palsy in infants. The use of a protocol guarantees a serial and systematic evaluation; therefore, it is convenient to implement its use in primary care centers and improve the accessibility to these tools.
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