Responsiveness of the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) in Infants Born Preterm

Rose, Rachel Unanue; Westcott, Sarah L.

doi:10.1097/01.pep.0000176575.63915.67

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“…It considers the influences of the infant’s neurological maturation, the environment, the force of gravity, and posture on motor development. 28-30 …”

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Effect of Early Physical Activity Programs on Motor Performance and Neuromuscular Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Valizadeh¹,

Sanaeefar²,

Hosseini³

et al. 2017

J Caring Sci

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Introduction: Although the survival rate of infants born preterm has increased, the prevalence of developmental problems and motor disorders among this population of infants remains the same. This study investigated the effect of physical activity programs in and out of water on motor performance and neuromuscular development of infants born preterm and had induced immobility by mechanical ventilation. Methods: This study was carried out in Al-Zahra hospital, Tabriz. 76 premature infants were randomly assigned into four groups. One group received daily passive range of motion to all extremities based on the Moyer-Mileur protocol. Hydrotherapy group received exercises for shoulders and pelvic area in water every other day. A combination group received physical activity programs in and out of water on alternating days. Infants in a containment group were held in a fetal position. Duration of study was two weeks ‘from 32 through 33 weeks post menstrual age (PMA). Motor outcomes were measured by the Test of Infant Motor Performance. Neuromuscular developmental was assessed by New Ballard scale and leg recoil and Ankle dorsiflexion items from Dubowitz scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 13. Results: TIMP and neuromuscular scores improved in all groups. Motor performance did not differ between groups at 34 weeks PMA. Postural tone of leg recoil was significantly higher in physical activity groups post intervention. Conclusion: Physical activities and containment didn’t have different effects on motor performance in infants born preterm. Leg recoil of neuromuscular development items was affected by physical activity programs.

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“…It considers the influences of the infant’s neurological maturation, the environment, the force of gravity, and posture on motor development. 28-30 …”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Early Physical Activity Programs on Motor Performance and Neuromuscular Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Valizadeh¹,

Sanaeefar²,

Hosseini³

et al. 2017

J Caring Sci

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“…It considers the influences of the infant's neurological maturation, the environment, the force of gravity and posture on motor development. The test is composed of two parts, one of observed items in which spontaneous movements are recorded and the other of elicited items in which the motor response is recorded during different movements and postures, as well as the infant's attention to visual and auditory stimuli [17][18][19] . There are other instruments [20][21][22][23] for assessing the development of newborns, but they are designed for infants with over 40 weeks of corrected gestational age or those at least four months of age.…”

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“…The use of standardized tests is necessary for adequate diagnosis of motor performance as well as adequate early intervention 10,15,16 . Among the specific tests used to assess the motor development of babies, the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) was developed for early identification of neuromotor disturbance and to assess the efficacy of physical and occupational therapy in clinical practice 17,18 . It is a standardized test for assessing babies from 34 weeks postconceptional age to four months past term equivalent age.…”

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Motor development evaluated by Test of Infant Motor Performance: comparison between preterm and full-term infants

Guimarães

Reinaux

Botelho³

et al. 2011

Rev. bras. fisioter.

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“…To check this progression and the changes in TIMP scores over time, Rose et al 25 evaluated 25 children with biological risk of developmental delay, born with gestational age less than or equal to 30 weeks, at 32 weeks of post-conceptual gestational age, and at 36 weeks. There was a significant increase in TIMP scores over time, but no correlation between risk variables.…”

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Characterization of the motor performance of newborns in a neonatal unit of tertiary level

Giachetta

Nicolau

Juliani³

et al. 2016

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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Results:The age groups of 34-35 and 36-37 weeks showed on average TIMP scores similar to the reference values (p>0.05), while in the age groups of 38-39 weeks and 40-41 weeks TIMP scores were statistically lower than the reference values (p<0.001 and p=0.018, respectively). The 34-35 and 36-37 week groups were rated as average, while the 38-39 and 40-41 week groups were defined as low average. Classifications below average and very below average were not observed. Conclusion:The newborns showed average scores compared to the TIMP reference values; however, there were two groups whose performances were within the low average. There was no significant difference in motor performance of newborns in the age groups of 38-39 and 40-41 weeks. This behavior suggests that the sample studied has special features that possibly negatively influenced their motor performance. The results showed that the TIMP is a very useful tool and can be used safely in tertiary neonatal units.

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Responsiveness of the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) in Infants Born Preterm

Abstract: The TIMP was responsive to changes in infants born preterm but did not discriminate based on risk classification. The infant variables did not predict changes in TIMP scores. Further research with a larger sample size is warranted.

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Effect of Early Physical Activity Programs on Motor Performance and Neuromuscular Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Effect of Early Physical Activity Programs on Motor Performance and Neuromuscular Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Motor development evaluated by Test of Infant Motor Performance: comparison between preterm and full-term infants

Characterization of the motor performance of newborns in a neonatal unit of tertiary level

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