gms | German Medical Science

Background: Early intervention in newborns at risk, that is, those under 32 weeks of gestation and less than 1.5 kg in weight, started in the neonatal intensive care units practically from birth, prevents motor and cognitive deterioration and is therefore very necessary and beneficial, given that both technological and scientific advances in medicine are increasingly less infant deaths at the time of delivery, which has led to a high percentage both in the number and survival of premature babies, a those that have been related to a higher incidence of brain injury among other pathologies. On the other hand, not only helps to minimize or prevent the motor and cognitive impairment of the newborn, it also improves the mental health of the parents, which in turn reverts positively in the newborn and in a better use of resources.

Aim: Analyze the impact of early intervention carried out before discharge to prevent motor and cognitive impairment in risky newborns and their family environment.

Method:

• Design: Prospective descriptive observational study
• Sample of the study: All live newborns less than 32 weeks of gestation and 1500Kg of weight in a sanitary area during the years 2018-2020.
• Selection of the sample: Exclusion criteria are the refusal of the parents to participate in it, presenting some type of chromosomal abnormality or hereditary pathology.
• Measuring instruments will be used before and after the treatment: GMS (General Movements Scale) and AIMS (Alberta Infant Motor Scale) for motor assessment, Baley for motor assessment and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination. To assess anxiety-depression in parents, the Goldberg scale will be used with 9 items to assess anxiety and another 9 to assess depression.

Results/findings: The results will be presented and discussed.