Abstract :
Objective: to assess developmental outcome using simpler methods like Amiel-Tison with relation to neonatal and maternal risk factors. Design: prospective study Methodology: The study was conducted at secondary care hospital in Mumbai with low resources but high patient turnover. In this study, 150 babies admitted to neonatal care unit (NCU) due to various problems were opted with consent and ethical committee clearance of the hospital. Neurological Assessment was done by Amiel-Tison method and babies screened for complications during regular scheduled follow up visits. Results: Preterm comprised 61.84% of the total cohort. Poor socioeconomic status and maternal risk factors like pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), antepartum haemorrhage (APH) were responsible for preterm delivery. Adverse neurodevelopmental outcome in terms of developmental delay was seen in 21.66% LBW and 25.53% of preterm babies. Of total 76 samples, 18 (23.68%) had abnormal outcome.
Keyword :
high risk newborn, low birth weight, prematurity, Amiel-Tison