The general movement assessment in non-European low- and middle-income countries

Bibliographic Data

ID16780348
AuthorsIris Tomantschger (Medical University of Graz), Dafne Herrero (0000-0003-2668-9734, Universidade de São Paulo), Christa Einspieler (0000-0002-7875-0632, Medical University of Graz), Cristina Hamamura (Universidade de São Paulo), Mariana Calil Voos (Universidade de São Paulo), Peter B Marschik (0000-0001-8932-0980, Medical University of Graz)
Year2018
Volume52
Pages6
Publication date2018-01-29
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueRevista de Saúde Pública (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0034-8910 • E-ISSN: 0034-8910
PublisherUniversidade de São Paulo. Agência de Bibliotecas e Coleções Digitais (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.11606/s1518-8787.2018052000332
PMID29412374
OpenAlexW2787328364
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited35

Abnormal general movements are among the most reliable markers for cerebral palsy. General movements are part of the spontaneous motor repertoire and are present from early fetal life until the end of the first half year after term. In addition to its high sensitivity (98%) and specificity (91%), the assessment of general movements is non-invasive and time- and cost-efficient. It is therefore ideal for assessing the integrity of the young nervous system, most notably in lowresource settings. Studies on the general movements assessment in low- and middle-income countries such as China, India, Iran, or South Africa are still rare but increasing. In Brazil, too, researchers have demonstrated that the evaluation of general movements adds to the functional assessment of the young nervous system. Applying general movements assessment in vulnerable populations in Brazil is therefore highly recommended

Cerebral palsy · Geography · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Neonatal and fetal brain pathology