The general movements assessment in term and late-preterm infants diagnosed with neonatal encephalopathy, as a predictive tool of cerebral palsy by 2 years of age: a scoping review protocol

Table 2 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the prediction of CP by the GMA in late-preterm and term infants with NE

	Inclusion criteria	Exclusion criteria
Participants	Infants ≥ 34 + 0 weeks GA Diagnosis of NE GMA done between birth up to 6 months of life Assessment for CP by at least 2 years of age	Infants born with: - Life threatening congenital abnormalities - Congenital viral infections - An abnormal karyotype and - Metabolic disorders
Concept	GMA as a predictor of CP by 2 years of age is the main concept.
Context	Studies that reported on the following: -Infants with NE managed in hospitals and diagnosed by the standard of care (neurological history and examination) -Studies from all countries that have outcomes reported in the acute neonatal and in the follow-up period by 2 years of age -Studies in the English language only

Note. CP cerebral palsy, GA gestational age, GMA general movements assessment, NE neonatal encephalopathy

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