Estimulación Temprana en Salud-Pregrado

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    Conocimientos y prácticas del personal de salud sobre el neurodesarrollo en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales del Hospital Homero Castanier Crespo. Azogues, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-03-02) Carrasco Cedillo, Camila Alejandra; Vélez López, Danna Samantha; Villalta Chungata, Blanca Cecilia
    Background: In Latin América, newborns admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are exposed to various risk factors such as prematurity, sepsis, and environmental stress, which can negatively affect their neurodevelopment. In this context, neurodevelopment - centered care aims to minimize these effects through health personnel interventions focused on comfort, therapeutic positioning, environmental control, and parental involvement, all of which promote adequate neurological maturation in newborns. Objective: To determine the knowledge and practices of health personnel regarding neurodevelopment care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Homero Castanier Crespo Hospital. Methodology: This quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study employed structured surveys administered to NICU health personnel to assess their knowledge and practices related to neurodevelopment care, as well as sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Most participants were aged 31 to 40 years, and 87,9% were female, with nursing staff representing 57,6 % of the sample. Regarding knowledge, 45,5% demonstrated an intermediate to basic leve, while only 9,1% reported advanced understanding. The implementation of key neurodevelopmental care strategies was limited, with low frequencies observed in actions such as promoting rest, observing signs of stress, and educating parents about neurodevelopment care. Conclusion: Health personnel in the NICU of the Homero Castanier Hospital exhibit predominantly basic to intermediate knowledge and inconsistent practices concerning neurodevelopmental outcomes in hospitalized newborns.
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    Desarrollo neurológico en niños y niñas de 3 a 18 meses mediante la Evaluación Infantil de Hammersmith en el Centro de Salud Paccha, Cuenca 2025 – 2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-03-05) Giler Vasquez, Merilyn Dayana; Macas Aguilar, Emily Cristina; Villalta Chungata, Blanca Cecilia
    The objective of this research was to evaluate the neurological development of children treated at the Paccha Health Centre using the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE). It is a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional cohort study, and the SPSS platform was used for tabulation. The HINE is an internationally validated and standardised neurological examination with 90% sensitivity. It consists of 26 quantifiable items that assess cranial nerves, posture, movements, muscle tone, reflexes and postural reactions. It generates scores that classify development as optimal, requiring follow-up or with a high probability of cerebral palsy (CP), in addition to recording asymmetries. It was administered to 50 infants aged 3 to 18 months (26 males and 24 females). The results revealed that 40% required ongoing neurological follow-up and 6% had a high probability of CP, with females predominating in this condition. Within the group with a high probability of CP, 4% were fullterm births and 2% were moderate to late preterm births. These findings highlight the usefulness of the HINE as an early detection tool in primary care settings, allowing for the timely identification of neurological disorders that could lead to long-term sequelae, underscoring the importance of preventive interventions and specialised follow-up, especially in vulnerable populations with risk factors such as prematurity.
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    Desempeño funcional de los niños y niñas de 3 a 8 años que asisten al área de estimulación temprana en salud en el Centro de Desarrollo Infantil de la Universidad de Cuenca “CEDIUC” mediante el test PEDI CAT, Cuenca, agosto 2025 - enero 2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-02-26) Chogllo Espinoza, María Fernanda; Sempértegui Gando, Marcela Estefanía; Cabrera Vintimilla, Johanna Mercedes
    Background: Child development is the process through which boys and girls acquire motor, cognitive, social, and self-care skills. This process may be affected by prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal factors that increase the risk of disability or neurodevelopmental disorders. These conditions compromise participation in activities of daily living and therefore require a functional assessment. In this context, the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory – Computer Adaptative Test (PEDI-CAT) is a valid tool to assess functional performance and to guide intervention planning. Objective: To evaluate functional performance in children aged 3 – 8 years attending the Early Stimulation in Health area at the “Centro de Desarrollo Infantil de la Universidad de Cuenca (CEDIUC) using the PEDI-CAT. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected through interviews with the children´s parents and/or caregivers. Results: High Alert in the Daily Activities domain was more frequent among children aged 5-6 years, whereas in the Mobility and Social/Cognitive domains it predominated in those aged 3-4 years, who also showed higher frequencies of Low Alert in the Responsibility domain. Girls more often presented High Alert in Daily Activities and Mobility, whereas boys more often presented High Alert in Social/Cognitive and Low Alert in Responsibility. Disability was associated with High Alert in Daily Activities and Mobility, while neurodevelopmental disorders were associated with Low Alert in Responsibility. Conclusion: These findings reveal distinct levels of functional performance according to age, sex, and diagnosis.
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    Evaluación del desarrollo motor mediante la Escala Motora Infantil de Alberta en niños de 0 a 20 meses del Centro de Educación Inicial Mis Pequeños Pandas, Cuenca, 2025-2026.
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2006-03-04) Tacuri Fernández, Janina Estefania; Cabrera Vintimilla, Johanna Mercedes
    Background/Foundations: Motor Development in the early years of life is a key indicator of children’s neurological status and their well-being. Its assessment allows for the timely detection of delays and guides early interventions, especially during the first 20 months of life, a stage of rapid change and milestone acquisition. General Objective: To determine the Motor Development of children aged 0 to 20 months attending the Early Education Center “Mis Pequeños Pandas”, using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS). Methodology: An Observational, Descriptive, Quantitative study was conducted. (30) children between the ages of 0 and 20 months participated. The data were analyzed using Descriptive Statistics and presented in tables and figures. Results: For our study, the sample demographical information was the following: 53.3% of the participants were female and 46.7% were male. Sixty-six-point seven percent (66,7%) showed typical motor development, ten percent (10%) were suspected of having a delay, and twenty-three-point three percent (23.3%) showed motor delay. The average percentile was 34 and the total AIMS score was 39.93. No participant had a history of prematurity or low birth weight, which allowed for a homogeneous sample for the interpretation of the results. Conclusions: Although most children fit into the category of ageappropriate development, nearly one-third showed signs of motor risk or delay, underscoring the importance of systematic developmental monitoring and early stimulation activities within the educational environment.
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    Evaluación del desarrollo psicomotor en niños de 0 a 36 meses de madres adolescentes que asisten al Centro de Salud Nicanor Merchán, mediante el Inventario de Battelle. Cuenca, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-03-02) Minchala Espinoza, María del Carmen; Sarmiento Franco, Karla del Rocío; Cabrera Vintimilla, Johanna Mercedes
    Background: Child psychomotor development is essential for the maturation of children, facilitating the acquisition of motor, cognitive, communicative, and social skills. Children of adolescent mothers may face higher risks of developmental difficulties due to biological, socioeconomic, and emotional factors linked to early motherhood. General Objective: To assess the psychomotor development of children aged 0 to 36 months, children of adolescent mothers who attended the Nicanor Merchán Health Center, using the Battelle Developmental Inventory to identify possible delays in neurodevelopment. Methodology: Quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional research with 26 children aged 0 to 36 months. The Battelle Developmental Inventory was used, and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 2024. Results: The majority of the children showed psychomotor development appropriate for their age (76.9%). However, some exhibited delays in areas such as gross motor skills (15.4%) and communication (7.7%). The study demonstrated that there was no relationship between adolescent pregnancy and the psychomotor development of children aged 0 to 36 months. Conclusion: The majority of the children evaluated showed adequate psychomotor development. However, a small percentage exhibited significant delays in areas such as gross motor skills and communication. A highly significant relationship was observed between maternal age and motor development in the area of gross motor skills, suggesting that maternal age may influence children's motor development.
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    Habilidades psicolingüísticas en niños y niñas de 5 a 8 años que asisten al Centro de Movilidad Humana e Interculturalidad Casa del Migrante, mediante la aplicación del Test ITPA. Cuenca, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-02-26) Contreras Montenegro, Nathaly Carolina; Cordero Amoroso, Doménica Carolina; Brito Criollo, Tania Alexandra
    Background: Psycholinguistic skills play an important role in child development, both communicative and academic, as they enable the acquisition, comprehension, and expression of language. These competencies are fundamental for the development of thinking, verbal expression, memory, perception, and information integration key aspects of learning. At early ages, these skills are crucial for establishing social relationships and beginning school life, especially in contexts where different cultures and languages converge, as is the case for children in situations of human mobility. Objective: To assess the psycholinguistic skills of children aged 5 to 8 years who attend the Center for Human Mobility and Interculturality Casa del Migrante in Cuenca during the 2025-2026 period, through the application of the ITPA Test. Methodology: A quantitative study with a descriptive scope was conducted with 35 children attending the Center for Human Mobility and Interculturality Casa del Migrante. The collected data were tabulated using SPSS software and subsequently analyzed. Results: The results showed that a large percentage of children obtained a low psycholinguistic level (57.1%), followed by an adequate level (37.1), while only a small group achieved a high level (5.7%). Conclusion: This study provides useful information for understanding the psycholinguistic development of children in situations of human mobility, highlighting the psycholinguistic barriers that influence language comprehension and expression. Furthermore, identifying specific areas with difficulties facilitates timely follow up within the educational and social context of children.
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    Patrones de conducta en niños y niñas de 2 a 5 años del Centro de Desarrollo Infantil KEA mediante el Inventario de Comportamiento Infantil de Eyberg Cuenca 2025 - 2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-02-26) Peñafiel Campoverde, Danna Nicole; Rodas Valverde, Angela Micaela; Cabrera Vintimilla, Johanna Mercedes
    Background: Behavioral difficulties are common in early childhood; therefore, their early identification is key to preventing potential behavior disorders, which generate social concern due to their negative effects. The Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory is an instrument that allows the identification of problematic behaviors in children aged 2 to 13 years; therefore, caregiver observation is essential for appropriate interpretation. Objective: To evaluate behavior patterns in children aged 2 to 5 years at the Centro de Desarrollo Infantil KEA using the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory, in the city of Cuenca during the 2025–2026 period. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted with 40 primary caregivers of children aged 2 to 5 years at CDI KEA, to whom the ECBI was applied. Data were collected through a data collection form and processed using SPSS version 21. Results: Based on the information collected from caregivers, it was found that 52.2% of the children were male;42.5% were in Initial I with ages ranging from 3 years to 3 years, 11 months, and 29 days;72.5% came from nuclear families; 85% of caregivers were married; 62.5% were between 31 and 40 years old; and 62.5% had a fourth-level educational attainment. Conclusions: Risk behaviors were identified in 40% of the children, which justifies the need for specialized behavioral evaluation during the early childhood stage at the CDI.
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    Perfil Sensorial en niños y niñas de 3 a 8 años que asisten al Centro de Desarrollo Infantil de la Universidad de Cuenca CEDIUC, mediante el Test PS2. Cuenca, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-03-04) Jiménez Parra, Ana Paula; Otavalo Sisalima, Karina Estefanía; Brito Criollo, Tania Alexandra
    Background: Sensory development is fundamental in childhood for growth and adaptation to the environment. Stimuli allow children to interact and respond appropriately. When this processing is altered, difficulties arise that affect behavior, learning, and daily activities. Sensory integration is growing in importance due to its relationship with various conditions that affect school and social adaptation. Research on sensory profiles is limited, making it difficult to apply early stimulation strategies. CEDIUC offers a space to assess sensory patterns in children with disabilities and risk factors, understanding their needs. To this end, Winnie Dunn's Sensory Profile 2 tool is used to identify atypical sensory responses, facilitating an appropriate approach to behavior from a neurosensory perspective. Objective: To evaluate the sensory profile of children aged 3 to 8 who attend CEDIUC using the PS-2 Test. Cuenca 2025-2026. Methods: Quantitative, observational, and descriptive study. Focused on assessing the sensory profile of children using the PS-2 Winnie Dunn tool through interviews with legal representatives. The statistical program SPSS 24 and Excel 2021 were used for data tabulation and analysis. Results: 76% presented hypersensitivity, with males predominating at 69%, the most frequent age being 3 years old at 31%, and 75% corresponding to risk factors. Conclusions: At CEDIUC, 76% of children presented sensory hyperreactivity.
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    Procesamiento Sensorial en niños de 2 a 3 años del Centro de Educación Inicial El Arenal mediante la aplicación de la escala de evaluación SPM – Preschool. Cuenca, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-03-04) Lascano Mora, Ivanna Simoné; Cabrera Vintimilla, Johanna Mercedes
    Background: Sensory processing is a neurological process responsible for receiving, organizing, and interpreting the various stimuli in a child's environment, it is essential for the development in early childhood. Alterations in this process may manifest as inappropriate reactions or behaviors, impacting children's daily lives. The SPM–Preschool scale is an instrument that helps identify sensory processing difficulties based on observations made by parents and teachers. Objective: Evaluate the sensory processing in children aged 2 to 3 years at the “El Arenal” Early Education Center through the application of the SPM–Preschool scale. Methodology: This study adopted a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional approach, involving legal guardians and teachers of 25 children aged 2 to 3 years. The data collected were processed using statistical software and presented in tables. Results: Of the population studied, 60.9% were man, and 13.0% were womans aged 3 years and 5 months. The type of family nuclear had 43.5% of the cases, followed by nuclear families with 39.1%. Additionally, 47.9% of parents had a high-school level education. Conclusions: In the home context, 52.2% of the children evaluated presented definite sensory processing dysfunction, while 56.5% showed some level of difficulty at school. The total of 43.5% exhibited a different evidence, showing more challenges at home than at school, while 13.0% demonstrated a probable difference, with more difficulties at school than at home.
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    Programa de estimulación temprana para niños y niñas de 0 a 5 años con necesidades especiales, parroquias: Puzhio, Delegsol, Principal, cantón Chordeleg, diciembre 2003 a junio 2004
    (2004-11-11) Barreto, Esperanza; Guamán, Erica; Huiracocha, Johanna; Jiménez, Braulio; Cañar Lojano, Hugo Anibal; Sempértegui León, Silvia Rocío; Cañar, Hugo
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    Tamizaje temprano del Trastorno del Espectro Autista en niños y niñas de 16 a 30 meses en los Centros de Educación Inicial Municipales, mediante el cuestionario M-CHAT-R/F. Cuenca, 2025 – 2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-02-27) Mendez Coronel, Joseline Mabel; Tamay Bravo, Paula Jackeline; Villalta Chungata, Blanca Cecilia
    Background: Neurodevelopment is a continuous, complex process susceptible to various conditions; among these is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which impairs communication and social skills. In Cuenca, Ecuador, there is a paucity of data regarding ASD prevalence, making timely screening essential. This study utilized the M-CHAT-R/F questionnaire, an internationally validated instrument for ASD screening in children aged 16 to 30 months. Objective: To determine the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder risk among children aged 16 to 30 months attending Municipal Early Childhood Education Centers in Cuenca, through the administration of the M-CHAT-R/F questionnaire. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. A general demographic survey and the MCHAT-R/F were administered to parents or legal guardians. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 20 software. Results: Eighty children from the Municipal Early Childhood Education Centers (CEIM) in Cuenca were evaluated. The findings revealed an ASD risk prevalence of 1 in 40 children, representing 2,50% of the study population. Conclusions: The results confirm the presence of early clinical indicators of ASD risk in the pediatric population, highlighting the imperative for timely detection and early intervention within the early childhood educational framework.