scholarly journals Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) Performance of Greek Preterm Infants: Comparisons With Full-Term Infants of the Same Nationality and Impact of Prematurity-Related Morbidity Factors

2016 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. 1102-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Syrengelas ◽  
Vassiliki Kalampoki ◽  
Paraskevi Kleisiouni ◽  
Vassiliki Manta ◽  
Stavros Mellos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hierarchical Regression Analysis

Abstract Background Only a few studies have been conducted with the objective of creating norms of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) for the assessment of gross motor development of preterm infants. The AIMS performance of preterm infants has been compared with that of the Canadian norms of full-term infants, but not with that of full-term infants of the same nationality. Moreover, the possible impact of prematurity-related morbidity factors on AIMS performance is unknown. Objectives The aims of this study were: (1) to evaluate AIMS trajectory in a large population of Greek preterm infants and create norms, (2) to compare it with the AIMS trajectory of Greek full-term infants, and (3) to examine the possible influence of neonatal morbidity on AIMS scores in the preterm sample. Design This was a cross-sectional study. Methods Mean AIMS scores were compared, per month (1–19), between 403 preterm infants (≤32 weeks of age, corrected for prematurity) and 1,038 full-term infants. In preterm infants, the association of AIMS scores with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) of grade ≤III, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), and sepsis was assessed by hierarchical regression analysis. Results Alberta Infant Motor Scale scores were significantly lower in preterm infants than in full-term infants. Mean AIMS scores in preterm infants were significantly associated with RDS (b=−1.93; 95% CI=−2.70, −1.16), IVH (b=−0.97; 95% CI=−1.69, −0.25), and ROP (b=−1.12; 95% CI=−1.99, −0.24) but not with BPD or sepsis in hierarchical regression analysis. Conclusions Alberta Infant Motor Scale norms were created for Greek preterm infants. This study confirms that AIMS trajectories of preterm infants are below those of full-term infants of the same nationality. The influence of morbidity factors, including RDS, IVH, and ROP, should be taken into account when administering the AIMS in preterm infants.

scholarly journals STRATEGIC RESPONSE CAPABILITY AND FIRM COMPETITIVENESS: HOW OMOLUABI LEADERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-37
Author(s):  
Abiodun Babatunde Onamusi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hierarchical Regression Analysis ◽  
Strategic Response ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Interaction Term ◽  
Response Capability

This study assessed the effect of strategic response capability on firm competitiveness of selected paint manufacturers in Lagos State, Nigeria, more so, it ascertained the moderating effect of Omoluabi leadership on the interaction between strategic response capability and firm competitiveness. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and a sample of 343 employees of eighteen selected paint manufacturers in Lagos State, Nigeria. A hierarchical regression analysis to test three-way interaction hypotheses was conducted. The results showed that strategic response capability had a positive and significant effect on firm competitiveness (R2 = 0.46.3, F (1,341) 294.165, p= .000). Further analysis showed that the interaction term of strategic response capability and Omoluabi leadership explained the increase in firms’ competitiveness (ΔR2 =0.039, p=0.000) with the introduction of Omoluabi leadership as a moderator. The study through its findings established that strategic response capability enhances firm competitiveness through the deployment of Omoluabi leadership. Hence, this study recommends that firms should strengthen their strategic response capability and encourages leadership to imbibe the philosophy of Omoluabi leadership this is because such a leadership attribute potentially improves firm competitiveness.

scholarly journals Impact of physiotherapy on neuromotor development of premature newborns

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giselle Athayde Xavier Coutinho ◽  
Daniela de Mattos Lemos ◽  
Antônio Prates Caldeira
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Perinatal Care ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Neuromotor Development

Introduction The population of children born prematurely has increased in line with improving the quality of perinatal care. It is essential to ensure to these children a healthy development. Objective We evaluate the neuromotor development of a group of preterm infants regularly assisted by a physiotherapy service in comparison to full-term newborns, checking, so the impact of the service. Materials and methods We randomly assigned preterm and full-term infants that formed two distinct groups. The group of preterm infants was inserted into a monitoring program of physiotherapy while the other infants were taken as a control group not receiving any assistance in physiotherapy. The groups were compared using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) at forty-week, four and six months of corrected gestational age and the scores were compared using Student's t-test, assuming a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05). Results The preterm group had significantly lower scores at 40th week compared to the control group, but subsequent scores showed no significant differences between the two groups. Conclusion The timely and adequate stimulation was efficient to promote the motor development of premature infants included in a follow up clinic.

scholarly journals Differences in walking attainment ages between low-risk preterm and healthy full-term infants

2012 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  
pp. 593-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana P. Restiffe ◽  
José Luiz D. Gherpelli
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gross Motor Development ◽  
Predictive Variables

OBJECTIVE: To compare gross motor development of preterm infants (PT) without cerebral palsy with healthy full-term (FT) infants, according to Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS); to compare the age of walking between PT and FT; and whether the age of walking in PT is affected by neonatal variables. METHODS: Prospective study compared monthly 101 PT and 52 FT, from the first visit, until all AIMS items had been observed. Results: Mean scores were similarity in their progression, except from the eighth to tenth months. FT infants were faster in walking attainment than PT. Birth weight and length and duration of neonatal nursery stay were related to walking delay. CONCLUSION: Gross motor development between PT and FT were similar, except from the eighth to tenth months of age. PT walked later than FT infants and predictive variables were birth weight and length, and duration of neonatal intensive unit stay.

scholarly journals ANÁLISE DO DESENVOLVIMENTO MOTOR DE BEBÊS PRÉ-TERMO

2019 ◽  
pp. 63-70
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Basic Health Units

Prematurity predisposes the neonate to greater risks of comorbidities, one of which is the delay in motor development due to the immaturity of the organs and systems. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the motor performance of preterm infants. Preterm infants with gestational age ≤ 37 weeks and excluded full-term infants with associated neurological diseases and syndromes were included in the study. The infants were screened from the Basic Health Units and evaluated through the Alberta motor Infant scale scale (AIMS). After the analysis of the development, 72,72% of the babies had normal motor development, while 27,28% presented suspicious motor performance.

scholarly journals Psychomotor development of preterm infants aged 6 to 12 months

2012 ◽  
Vol 130 (5) ◽  
pp. 299-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Helena Eickmann ◽  
Natália Ferraz de Araújo Malkes ◽  
Marília de Carvalho Lima
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Psychomotor Development ◽  
Biological Factors ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Significant Difference

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The immaturity of preterm infants' organ systems may lead to difficulties in adapting to different environmental stimuli. The aim was to compare the psychomotor development of preterm infants (with corrected age) and term infants aged 6 to 12 months and to investigate associated factors.DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional analytical study conducted at Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.METHODS: The sample consisted of 135 infants (45 preterm and 90 full-term) aged 6 to 12 months. Neuropsychomotor development was assessed using the Bayley III cognitive, language and motor subscales. Biological, socioeconomic and demographic data were gathered from medical records and through interviews with mothers.RESULTS: The mean cognitive, language and motor indices were within the range of normality for the sample as a whole. No significant difference in the development of infants born preterm and full-term was observed, except for expressive communication, in which preterm infants presented a lower index. Motor development was influenced by biological factors, and the poorest performances were observed in male infants; birth weight birth weight < 1500 g; Apgar score at five minutes < 7; weight-, length- and head circumference-for-age < -1 Z-score; and exclusively breastfeeding for < two months.CONCLUSIONS: Prematurity did not influence the psychomotor development of infants in this study population. Motor development was the most affected domain in the sample as a whole, especially due to biological factors. Investigations on child neuropsychomotor development should try to identify many determinant factors because of its multifactorial nature.

scholarly journals Neonatal morbidity in singleton late preterm infants compared with full-term infants

2011 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. e6-e10 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Leone ◽  
P Ersfeld ◽  
M Adams ◽  
P Meyer Schiffer ◽  
HU Bucher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Late Preterm ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Late Preterm Infants

scholarly journals Motor Development Evaluation of Low Risk Preterm Infants through the First Six Months of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Full Term ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Typical Sequence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Term Newborns ◽  
Development Evaluation

Preterm and low birth weight children are at risk for developmental deficits, many preterm children even who do not develop cerebral palsy not having reached normal motor development level regarding their chronological age. Normal motor development starts at conception and continue throughout life according to a typical sequence, pattern and timing. Evaluation and early detection of developmental deviation in preterm infants will improve the concept of early intervention and result in better quality of life to the preterm infants and their families. A longitudinal, quantitative, comparative studyone hundred infants: Preterm and full-term infants were evaluated by Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) through the first 6 months of life. There was significant difference in mean values AIMS of preterm and full term newborns. Further studies are needed to assess motor development in preterm using corrected age.

Power, Conflict, and Effectiveness

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Afzalur Rahim ◽  
David Antonioni ◽  
Krum Krumov ◽  
Snejana Ilieva
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Interpersonal Conflict ◽  
The United States ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Hierarchical Regression Analysis ◽  
Referent Power ◽  
Legitimate Power ◽  
Power Base ◽  
Effectiveness Data

This study investigated the relationships of bases of leader power (coercive, reward, legitimate, expert, and referent) and styles of handling interpersonal conflict (integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising) to subordinates' effectiveness. Data for this study were collected with questionnaires from the United States and Bulgaria and analyzed with hierarchical regression analysis for each country. Results indicated that in the United States referent power base of supervisors and integrating style of handling conflict of subordinates were positively associated with effectiveness. In Bulgaria, legitimate power base of supervisors was positively associated with effectiveness, but the subordinates' conflict styles were not associated with effectiveness.

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