Prediction of Developmental Outcomes in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review

PEDIATRICS 2026 Open access

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Authors: Julia S. Meijer, M. Breedveld, Peter Andriessen, Iris Hoogendoorn, Wes Onland, Carola van Pul, E. Schuit, Pauline E. van Beek
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2025-073580
Cited by: 1
References: 68

Abstract

CONTEXT: Increased survival of very preterm children raises concerns about later outcomes. Prediction models for developmental outcomes can support perinatal decision-making. OBJECTIVE: Summarizing prediction models for developmental outcomes after very preterm birth. DATA SOURCES: Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane database were searched for publications up to June 2024. STUDY SELECTION: All developed or externally validated prognostic models predicting developmental outcomes of infants born very preterm (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infant Development and Preterm Care Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

Publication details

Journal / source
PEDIATRICS
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Volume
157
Issue
5
Publication date
2 April 2026
Language
EN