Visual and Motor Skills Development in Preterm and Term Infants

Preterm birth is a common occurrence that warrants the attention of the World Health Organization due to its potential long-term consequences across various domains, including visual, motor, and executive skills. Despite frequent monitoring of infant development in follow-up procedures, the predominant use of developmental scales often overlooks the integration of electrophysiological data.

In light of this, the primary aim of this study is to contribute to the analysis of the developmental consequences of preterm birth. To achieve this, two groups of healthy infants (preterm and term) will be followed longitudinally during their first year at four specific time points (4, 6, 9, and 12 months). Monitoring methods will encompass clinical parameters, the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, as well as electrophysiological signals such as Visual Evoked Potentials and Electrodermal Activity.

The algorithms used to process visual evoked potential and electrodermal activity will be shared afther the data dissemination.   

The data will be presented in an organized manner, grouping participants by preterm or term condition, with each participant's data from all four assessment appointments being comprehensively showcased.