Table 4. K-DST in VLBWI born 2013 vs. 2014.
| K-DST | 2013 (n = 301) | 2014 (n = 508) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross motor | |||
| Further evaluation needed | 34 (11.3) | 76 (15.0) | |
| Follow up needed | 75 (24.9) | 106 (20.9) | |
| Normal development | 128 (42.5) | 225 (44.2) | |
| Accelerated development | 64 (21.3) | 101 (19.9) | |
| Fine motor | |||
| Further evaluation needed | 17 (5.7) | 40 (7.9) | |
| Follow up needed | 81 (26.9) | 110 (21.6) | |
| Normal development | 138 (45.8) | 231 (45.5) | |
| Accelerated development | 65 (21.6) | 127 (25.0) | |
| Cognitive | |||
| Further evaluation needed | 19 (6.3) | 46 (9.1) | |
| Follow up needed | 91 (30.2) | 117 (23.0) | |
| Normal development | 132 (43.9) | 232 (45.7) | |
| Accelerated development | 59 (19.6) | 113 (22.2) | |
| Language | |||
| Further evaluation needed | 22 (7.3) | 37 (7.3) | |
| Follow up needed | 79 (26.3) | 121 (23.8) | |
| Normal development | 137 (45.5) | 239 (47.0) | |
| Accelerated development | 63 (20.9) | 111 (21.9) | |
| Personal social | |||
| Further evaluation needed | 14 (4.7) | 33 (6.5) | |
| Follow up needed | 61 (20.3) | 84 (16.5) | |
| Normal development | 140 (46.5) | 222 (43.7) | |
| Accelerated development | 86 (28.6) | 169 (33.3) | |
| Self-help | |||
| Further evaluation needed | 15 (5.0) | 40 (7.9) | |
| Follow up needed | 57 (18.9) | 91 (18.1) | |
| Normal development | 141 (46.8) | 238 (47.2) | |
| Accelerated development | 88 (29.2) | 135 (26.8) | |
K-DST = Korean developmental screening test for infants and children, VLBWI = very low birth weight infant.