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ROMO-PARDO, Beatriz et al. Global neurodevelopmental screening tests for children under 5 years of age in the United States and Latin America: systematic review and comparative analysis. Bol. Med. Hosp. Infant. Mex. [online]. 2012, vol.69, n.6, pp.450-462. ISSN 1665-1146.

Background. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the application of neurodevelopmental screening tests for early intervention of neurodevelopmental disorders. In order to refer these tests appropriately, it is important to have well-founded information in regard to these tools. Methods. A systematic literature search targeted on validation studies of neurodevelopmental screening tests in children <5 years of age in the U.S. and Latin America from 1980 to 2012 was conducted. Results. We found 19 validation studies of 13 screening tests. Battelle Developmental Screening Inventory (2nd edition) reported the best sensitivity and specificity (0.93/0.88) and PRUNAPE with predictive positive and negative values (0.94/0.97). Conclusions. From 1980-2012we found 13 neurodevelopmental screening tests in the U.S. and Latin America for children <5 years of age. The best criterion and predictive validity was for Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening and PRUNAPE, respectively. No validation studies were found in Mexico; therefore, we consider it important to have a validated tool in our country.

Palabras llave : neurodevelopment; screening tests; validation.

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