The nurse's perception in the identification and early intervention in children with developmental delays

Abstract

Introduction: This study is an integrative descriptive review with a qualitative approach with the objective of identifying in the current literature the importance of the role of the nurse in the detection and early intervention in children who have developmental delays. Method and materials: the database was searched through the Online Scientific Electronic Library and the Virtual Health Library through the combinations of the descriptors ''Child Health", “Developmental Disabilities”, “Pediatric Nursing” and “Child Development” through the Boolean operator “AND”. Results: 17 articles were selected from the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Discussion: After reading and analyzing the texts, three thematic categories emerged, the main signs and symptoms of developmental delay; strategies of professionals to implement early intervention; importance of the role of nurses in early detection and intervention. Final considerations: The fundamental role of the nurse is inferred. in the promotion, protection and prevention of child development, with a focus on the early identification of possible delays. The active participation of the family is crucial to allow personalized interventions, followed by a multidisciplinary intervention program, in addition to the continuous monitoring of the family is essential to ensure the success of the intervention plan, aiming at the child's maximum developmental potential.

Keywords: Child Health; Developmental Disabilities; Pediatric Nursing; Child development.