In:
Neuropediatrics, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 50, No. 04 ( 2019-08), p. 219-227
Abstract:
In this narrative review, we report on adult outcomes after very (before 32 weeks of gestation [wGA]) and extremely (before 28 wGA) preterm birth, with a focus on neuromotor function, neurosensory impairment, general cognitive abilities, executive function, and attentional abilities, all of which are important for academic progress, peer relationships, and participation. Longitudinal development from childhood to adulthood is described. Preterm born individuals have a higher risk for impairment of general cognitive abilities, executive function, attention, and neuromotor abilities well into adulthood, with, however, considerable variability in outcomes. Differences between individuals born preterm and their term born peers persist. Long-term outcomes of general cognitive ability can be predicted with some degree of certainty from childhood assessments: those who perform poor on early childhood age assessments very likely will not catch up, whereas those who perform within the normal range on early assessments sometimes accelerate their development relative to term born peers. This appears similar for executive function and attention, although data on trajectories for these functions are somewhat inconsistent. In adulthood, some studies describe poorer educational outcomes, employment, independent living, and/or economic situation compared wi th term born individuals; however, large proportion of those born preterm report similar self-perceived quality of life.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0174-304X
,
1439-1899
DOI:
10.1055/s-0039-1688955
Language:
English
Publisher:
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2041654-4
Bookmarklink
