Evaluation of the Implementation of a Developmental Screener by a Rural Pediatric Office
Product Description:
Screening has been recommended as an efficient tool to improve physicians? early identification of developmental delays. Evidence suggests that when physicians refer because of a suspected developmental disability, there can be reasonable certainty that developmental delay actually exist. Dozens of Type 1 (efficacy) studies have demonstrated that the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is a screening measure that has relatively good sensitivity and specificity in identifying children with possible developmental delays. However, few Type 2 (effectiveness) studies have demonstrated that the ASQ actually results in increased identification of children with developmental needs in every day practice. Furthermore, we know little about the effectiveness of ASQ in rural settings. This poster will present results on the implementation of a developmental screener by a rural pediatric office. A random sample of well-child visit medical records for five pediatricians was reviewed for infants and young children. Data collected includes rates of identification and referral for developmental delays by pediatricians during baseline, following independent implementation of ASQ, and following feedback on rates of identification and referral. Results will provide information on whether the ASQ functions as intended as well as whether performance feedback produces increased identification and referral.
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Conference presentations and posters presented
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Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students
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