Effects of Early Intervention on Mental or Neuromusculoskeletal and Movement-Related Functions in Children Born Low Birthweight or Preterm: A Meta-Analysis.
OBJECTIVE. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the association between early intervention and mental or neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions of children born low birthweight (LBW) or preterm. METHOD. The meta-analysis included 16 studies that yielded 97 effects. Q and I 2 values w...
| Published in: | American Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol. 68; no. 3; pp. 268 - 277 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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American Occupational Therapy Association
May/Jun2014
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| Summary: | OBJECTIVE. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the association between early intervention and mental or neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions of children born low birthweight (LBW) or preterm. METHOD. The meta-analysis included 16 studies that yielded 97 effects. Q and I 2 values were used to determine heterogeneity. Publication bias was evaluated using Egger's regression intercept test and a funnel plot. RESULTS. The association between early intervention and either mental or neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions yielded a significant but small effect size (d 5 .219, p < .0001). Heterogeneity was statistically insignificant. CONCLUSION. Participation in early intervention programs addressing mental or neuromusculoskeletal and movement-related functions in children born LBW or preterm results in significant improvements in these areas. |
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