Abstract
Early recognition of developmental delay is critical to providing comprehensive pediatric primary care. Advanced practice nurses must be aware of the guidelines for surveillance and developmental screening in children. This article discusses guidelines for screening, examples of screening tools, information for follow up, and referral for positive screenings.
MeSH terms
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Advanced Practice Nursing
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Developmental Disabilities / nursing*
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Early Diagnosis
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Mass Screening / methods
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Mass Screening / nursing*
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Nursing Diagnosis
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Nursing Methodology Research
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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Population Surveillance / methods*
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*
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Primary Care Nursing / methods*