Adolescents born extremely preterm: behavioral outcomes and quality of life

Hallin, Anne-Li; Stjernqvist, Karin

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9450.2010.00850.x

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“…One possibility is that their executive function deficits do not influence daily life functioning. Other studies have reported similar results on self-report in VLBW groups as in controls, even though their parents reported increased symptoms in adolescence (Grunau, Whitfield, & Fay, 2004;Hack et al, 2004;Hallin & Stjernqvist, 2011;Indredavik, Vik, Heyerdahl, Kulseng, & Brubakk, 2005;Saigal et al, 2003). Another possible interpretation is that they are underreporting their struggles, due to lack of insight regarding own functioning, which has been reported by others (Knight, Rutterford, Alderman, & Swan, 2002).…”

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Executive Functions in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Young Adults: A Comparison between Self-report and Neuropsychological Test Results

Sølsnes

Skranes

Brubakk

et al. 2014

J Int Neuropsychol Soc

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Executive functions are goal-directed control mechanisms that modulate the operation of other cognitive processes. Preterm born very-low-birth-weight (VLBW: birth weight<1500 grams) children have more problems with attention/executive function than their term born peers. The objective of this study is to examine if VLBW young adults had more self-reported attention/ executive problems and lower neuropsychological test results than controls. Furthermore, to investigate the relationship between self-reported attention/executive problems, general cognitive ability (IQ) and test results. Forty-two VLBW [mean birth weight 1237 (219) grams, and gestational age 29.3 (2.4) weeks] and 63 term born controls at age 19 years completed The BRIEF-A self-report of attention/executive functions in everyday life. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale III was used to obtain IQ scores; subtests from Delis-Kaplan were used to assess attention/executive function. There were no differences between the VLBW young adults and controls on any of the BRIEF-A measures, but the VLBW subjects had lower scores on 8 of the 18 neuropsychological subtests (p<.01). Some correlations between BRIEF-A and the Stroop and TMT tests were found in the VLBW group. VLBW young adults do not report more problems regarding attention/executive function in daily life than controls despite lower results on several neuropsychological tests.

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Executive Functions in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Young Adults: A Comparison between Self-report and Neuropsychological Test Results

Sølsnes

Skranes

Brubakk

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J Int Neuropsychol Soc

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“…In general, young adults born preterm have not rated their HRQoL significantly differently from normal birthweight peers, but there have been few studies limited to EPB subjects, both for adolescents (3,9) and young adults (10)(11)(12). We are not aware of any studies on how perception of different aspects of HRQoL may change from adolescence to adulthood.…”

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Health-related quality of life may deteriorate from adolescence to young adulthood after extremely preterm birth

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“…A systematic review identified that premature children in preschool and school had worse quality of life indexes than full-term infants (Vieira & Linhares, 2011). However, in adolescents and adults, the effects of prematurity and low birth weight on quality of life decreased with age, and the difference between full-term and premature birth was not maintained; this finding suggests that an adaptation process occurs over time (Hallin & Stjernqvist, 2011).…”

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Quality of Life of Preterm Children: Risk and Protective Factors

Martini

Padovani

Perosa

2016

Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto)

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Given the significant increase in survival rates of prematurely born children, this study assessed their quality of life at school age and identified potential risk and protective factors. We included 57 children with premature birth aged 5 to 8 years. Participants completed a cognitive test, and their parents assessed their behavior and quality of life. Most children presented an average or high intellectual level. Despite the mildly compromised quality of life, we observed a high prevalence of behavioral problems in older children. Male participants and behavioral problems were identified as risk factors for lower quality of life; this finding indicates the need to implement systematic monitoring services to facilitate adaptation of premature born children when entering in the school.Keywords: quality of life, premature birth, risk factors, childhood development Qualidade de Vida em Crianças Nascidas Prematuras: Fatores de Risco e ProteçãoResumo: Considerando-se o aumento significativo nos índices de sobrevida de crianças nascidas prematuras, objetivou-se avaliar sua qualidade de vida em idade escolar e identificar possíveis fatores de risco e proteção. 57 crianças de 5 a 8 anos, nascidas prematuras, responderam a um teste cognitivo e os pais avaliaram seu comportamento e qualidade de vida. A maioria das crianças apresentou nível intelectual médio ou superior. Apesar do leve prejuízo na qualidade de vida, observou-se alta prevalência de problemas de comportamento nas crianças maiores. Identificou-se sexo masculino e problemas comportamentais como fatores de risco para qualidade de vida, sinalizando para a necessidade de serviços de acompanhamento antes do ingresso da criança nascida prematura na escola, visando facilitar sua adaptação. Palavras-chave: qualidade de vida, nascimento prematuro, fatores de risco, desenvolvimento infantil Calidad de Vida en Niños Prematuros: Factores de Riesgo y ProtecciónResumen: Ante el aumento significativo en las tasas de supervivencia de los recién nacidos prematuros, este estudio tuvo el objetivo de evaluar la calidad de vida de estos niños en edad escolar e identificar posibles factores de riesgo y protección. Cincuenta y siete niños de 5-8 años de edad, nacidos prematuros, contestaron una prueba cognitiva y los padres calificaron su comportamiento y calidad de vida. La mayoría de los niños presentó nivel intelectual promedio o superior. A pesar de pocos daños en la calidad de vida, fue encontrada alta prevalencia de problemas de conducta en los niños mayores. El sexo masculino y problemas conductuales se presentaron como factores de riesgo para la calidad de vida, lo que indica que son necesarios servicios de seguimiento para los niños nascidos prematuros antes que empiecen la escuela, para facilitar su adaptación.Palabras clave: calidad de vida, nacimiento prematuro, factores de riesgo, desarrollo infantil

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Adolescents born extremely preterm: behavioral outcomes and quality of life

Cited by 30 publications

References 42 publications

Executive Functions in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Young Adults: A Comparison between Self-report and Neuropsychological Test Results

Executive Functions in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Young Adults: A Comparison between Self-report and Neuropsychological Test Results

Health-related quality of life may deteriorate from adolescence to young adulthood after extremely preterm birth

Quality of Life of Preterm Children: Risk and Protective Factors

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