Effect of early intervention on functional outcome at school age: Follow-up and process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial in infants at risk

The long-term effect of early intervention in infants at risk for developmental disorders is unclear. The VIP project (n=46, originally) evaluated by means of a randomised controlled trial the effect of the family centred early intervention programme COPCA (Coping with and Caring for infants with special needs) in comparison to that of traditional infant physiotherapy (TIP).

Source: Early Human Development - March 6, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Elisa G. Hamer, Tjitske Hielkema, Arend F. Bos, Tineke Dirks, Siebrigje J. Hooijsma, Heleen A. Reinders-Messelink, Rivka F. Toonen, Mijna Hadders-Algra Source Type: research