Journal: International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders

Article Title: Characteristics of Speech Sound Development in Preterm‐Born Children: A Scoping Review

doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.70347

Figure Lengend Snippet: Analysis and findings.

Article Snippet: van Blankenstein et al. ( ) UK , Corrected age. Data extraction from NNRD , Presence of a 2‐year neurodevelopmental assessment record in the NNRD, use of standardised assessment tools, results of functional 2‐year neurodevelopmental assessments (visual, auditory, neuromotor, communication, overall development). , SAS V.9.4 and Stata V.16.0 software. Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) decile, a socioeconomic measure, as derived using maternal postcode at the time of delivery. , 23,782 had a 2‐year neurodevelopmental assessment recorded. ∼13% had < 5 meaningful words, vocalisations or signs and ∼26% had < 10. The majority (≥87%) of infants reviewed were assessed using functional (non‐validated) neurodevelopmental tools; however, only half had an assessment using a validated, standardised tool. Rates of impairment were higher for the earlier gestation group across all domains, and there was no improvement seen over time..

Techniques: Analysis, Extraction, Functional Assay, Software, Derivative Assay