The general movement assessment in non-European low- and middle-income countries

Tomantschger, Iris; Herrero, Dafne; Einspieler, Christa; Hamamura, Cristina; Voos, Mariana Calil; Marschik, Peter B

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Review • Rev. Saúde Pública 52 • 2018 • https://doi.org/10.11606/S1518-8787.2018052000332 copy

The general movement assessment in non-European low- and middle-income countries

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Abnormal general movements are among the most reliable markers for cerebral palsy. General movements are part of the spontaneous motor repertoire and are present from early fetal life until the end of the first half year after term. In addition to its high sensitivity (98%) and specificity (91%), the assessment of general movements is non-invasive and time- and cost-efficient. It is therefore ideal for assessing the integrity of the young nervous system, most notably in lowresource settings. Studies on the general movements assessment in low- and middle-income countries such as China, India, Iran, or South Africa are still rare but increasing. In Brazil, too, researchers have demonstrated that the evaluation of general movements adds to the functional assessment of the young nervous system. Applying general movements assessment in vulnerable populations in Brazil is therefore highly recommended.

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Infant; Premature; Cerebral Palsy; Psychomotor Disorders; Psychomotor Performance; Motor Activity; Disability Evaluation

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[1] Correspondence: Christa Einspieler, Research Unit iDN, Department of Phoniatrics Medical, University of Graz Auenbruggerplatz 26, 8036 Graz, Austria E-mail: christa.einspieler@medunigraz.at