An exploratory study of early intervention in Gujarat state, India: pediatricians' perspectives

• Published in: Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics Vol. 32; no. 1; p. 69
• Main Authors: Desai, Priti P, Mohite, Prerana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2011
• Subjects: Adult; Child; Developmental Disabilities - diagnosis; Developmental Disabilities - therapy; Early Diagnosis; Early Intervention (Education) - statistics & numerical data; Female; Health Surveys; Humans; India; Male; Pediatrics - manpower; Practice Patterns, Physicians' - statistics & numerical data; India

Because of improvements in neonatal care in India, there is an increase in the survival rate of high-risk newborns; however, subsequent developmental support systems are inadequate. There is minimal documented research that examines the role of pediatricians as key stakeholders in the early interven...