The use of developmental screening and assessment instruments by paediatricians in Australia
- 1 October 1993
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Vol. 29 (5) , 357-359
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.1993.tb00534.x
Abstract
Two hundred and seven Australian paediatricians were sent a questionnaire to determine whether they undertook developmental screening and/or assessment. Replies were received from 140 (68%) paediatricians of whom 115 (82%) stated they did developmental screening and 58 (41%) said they did developmental assessment. The Denver Developmental Screening Test was the most widely used (74%), but several other tests were used, not all correctly. There was greater confusion in the area of developmental assessment and appropriate tests, although 37 (26%) used the Griffiths. The results are described in detail and some of the current concerns about developmental screening and assessment are discussed.Keywords
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