Research Lead: Susmita Pati, MD, MPH
Supported By: The Commonwealth Fund
Dates: August 2008-July 2010
Background
The current one-size-fits-all approach to pediatric preventive care does not go far enough to meet the needs of at-risk children and families. Identifying critical risks and benefits experienced by children and their families is the first step in creating interventions that promote early health and development. However, health professionals receive only vague guidance on how to identify at-risk children and families.
Aims
- Test a paper-and-pencil format of the instrument in a primary care setting.
- Examine the validity of the screening instrument risk score by assessing its association with known developmental outcomes.
- Develop a preliminary set of health services packages designed to meet the specific needs of children at different risk levels.
Methods
Study Design: Validation of a new instrument
Population: 2,100 children age 0-36 months at four urban primary care sites
Progress
The instrument has been administered to all 2,100 families. The data analysis phase is ongoing.
