Using cluster analysis to provide new insights into development of very low birthweight (VLBW) premature infants

• Published in: Early human development Vol. 92; pp. 45 - 49
• Main Authors: Ross, Gail S., Foran, L.M., Barbot, Baptiste, Sossin, K. Mark, Perlman, Jeffrey M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.01.2016
• Subjects: Advanced Basic Science; Behavior problems; Case-Control Studies; Cluster Analysis; Cognition; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Very Low Birth Weight - growth & development; Infant, Very Low Birth Weight - psychology; Language; Language Development; Male; Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine; Problem Behavior; Very low birthweight premature infants; Cluster analysis; Cognition; Language; Very low birthweight premature infants; Behavior problems

Very low birthweight (VLBW) premature infant follow-up studies report on single developmental outcome variables but do not assess profiles of development. To identify developmental profiles of VLBW premature infants based on cognitive and language development and their association with demographic,...