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Whither FIMRs?
1Department of Epidemiology, Women's and Children's Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA.
Maternal and Child Health Journal
|December 30, 2004
Summary
Future Family-Centered Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) initiatives require stronger Community Action Teams. Empowering teams with evidence-based interventions and data ensures accountability for reducing infant mortality rates.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Family-Centered Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) evaluations offer insights into public health functions.
- Assessing the infant mortality reduction field highlights areas for improvement in FIMR processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of FIMR processes.
- To identify key strategies for enhancing FIMR's impact on infant mortality reduction.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of findings from the FIMR evaluation team.
- Author's assessment of the infant mortality reduction landscape.
Main Results:
- FIMR evaluations contribute significantly to public health knowledge and evaluation science.
- Current FIMR efforts need enhancement to ensure measurable infant mortality reduction.
Conclusions:
- Future FIMR efforts must bolster the independence and capacity of Community Action Teams.
- Continuous education in evidence-based interventions and provision of adequate data are crucial for Community Action Teams' success in reducing infant mortality.