Executive Functioning Outcomes in 7 Year Old Survivors of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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2017
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Fibrosi, Alex
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Preterm birth (<37 weeks gestational age) is facing an upward trend, with increased survival
rates. Some of these infants are at risk of developing severe medical conditions in the
neonatal period, one of the most common being Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD). To
date, the literature suggests that preterm birth is associated with cognitive delay (namely,
lower IQ) and that BPD may exacerbate cognitive dysfunction. Less is known about specific
cognitive abilities such as executive functions. The role that BPD plays in the developmental
trajectory of the preterm infant is surprisingly unknown. Determining how BPD maps onto
executive functioning at school age is extremely important in identifying clear weaknesses
and designing appropriate interventions for this population. This literature review provides an
overview of preterm birth, and the health effects and neurodevelopmental outcomes
associated with preterm birth.
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School of Psychology
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Thesis (M.Psych(Health)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2017
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