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The validity of the Language Environment Analysis system in two neonatal intensive care units

Topic:

Preterm

Authors:

Ståhlberg-Forsén, Aija, Kaasik, Latva, Ahlqvist-Björkroth, Toome, Lehtonen, Stolt

Journal/Publication:

Acta Paediatrica

Year:

2021
Participant Age Range:
1 –
1 months

Sample Size:

14

Participant Language:

Finnish, Estonian

Abstract:

Aim: To evaluate the validity of the Language Environment Analysis (LENA) system’s automatic measures in two neonatal intensive care units supporting parent-infant closeness, and in two Finno-Ugric languages: Finnish and Estonian.
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