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How well are parent held records kept and completed?

K Saffin1, A Macfarlane

  • 1Oxford University.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Parent-held child health records are effective and preferred by parents. This study found parent-held records were more complete and accessible than clinic-held records, improving engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Health
  • Public Health Policy
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Traditional child health and development records are often clinic-held.
  • Parental involvement in healthcare is increasingly recognized as crucial for positive outcomes.
  • Accessibility and completeness of health records impact care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness and parental satisfaction of parent-held versus clinic-held child health records.
  • To assess record availability, completion rates, and parental preferences.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and desirability of parent-held health record systems.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative audit was conducted in Oxfordshire, UK, comparing two areas with different record-keeping systems.
  • 284 parents with parent-held records and 168 parents with clinic-held records were interviewed.
  • Data collected included record availability, reasons for unavailability, record completion by parents and professionals, and parental views.

Main Results:

  • Parent-held records were generally preferred by parents, who felt more confident managing them.
  • 7% of parent-held records were lost/forgotten, compared to 5% of clinic-held records being unavailable.
  • Parent-held records showed higher rates of parental contributions and more thorough completion by professionals.

Conclusions:

  • Parent-held child health and development records are a workable and desirable system.
  • Implementing parent-held records can enhance record completeness and parental engagement in child healthcare.
  • The study supports the broader adoption of parent-held record systems in child health services.

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