Recording and Scoring Proformas – HNNE, HINE, shortened versions and Guidance Notes (English)

In this section you will find the latest versions of the HNNE and HINE Recording and Scoring Proformas, together with detailed information on how to perform both examinations. The proforma downloads are freely available to all users with or without a subscription.

You can download pdf copies of the forms for completion off -line. Please also see the separate Translations section for proformas in more languages.

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Original HNNE Recording & Scoring Proforma, in English

1. HNNE Proforma for term infants with instructions on how to perform the exam. This is the best proforma when you are starting out. Please watch the first video for detailed instructions. 

2. HNNE Proforma without instructions but with median and range of scores for term and preterm infants at term equivalent age. 

3. Optional Front sheet for recording further neurological signs – a diagnostic aid (English).


Short HNNE

4. Short HNNE Proforma for newborn term infants and preterm infants at term equivalent age.  This screening exam was developed by Romeo et al: Neurologic assessment tool for screening preterm infants at term age. J Pediatr. 2012;161(6):1166-8. Please read the paper before using this proforma. 


Original HINE Recording & Scoring Proforma and Guidance Notes, in English

5. Original HINE Recording & Scoring Proforma, in English.

6. Guidance Notes for Completion of the HINE Proforma.


Brief HINE Proforma

7. Brief HINE Proforma, in English

8. Neurological assessment tool for screening infants during the first year after birth: The Brief-Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination