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September 19, 2025American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Development of a Screening Instrument to Improve Access to Follow-Up Care for Children With Complex Medical Conditions: The Virtually Guided Infant Developmental Abilities Tool

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SFSandra FucileQueen's UniversityLSL. D. SmithKingston Health Sciences CentreASAndrea SwizterKingston Health Sciences Centre

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Overview

Pilot testing improved access to virtual developmental assessments for children needing neonatal follow-up care, indicating new pathways for occupational therapists.

Key Points

  • The VIDA screening tool includes 81 items that assess crucial developmental domains for children aged 1-18 months, enhancing early monitoring.
  • Content validity was established through a modified Delphi survey with 12 health professionals, ensuring expert insights shaped the tool's development.
  • Pilot testing confirmed the tool’s clarity and feasibility, with valuable input from occupational therapists and families of children requiring follow-up care.
  • This tool represents a significant advancement in telehealth, facilitating early identification of developmental concerns in high-risk infants.

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Fucile et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d469ba31b076d99fa65f46https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2025.051165
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