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Margaret W Bultas1, Stephen Edward McMillin2, Matthew A Broom3
1School of Nursing, Saint Louis University, 3525 Caroline Street, St. Louis, MO, 63104, USA. mbultas@juno.com.
Insights
Pediatric primary care can integrate evidence-based parenting interventions to address rising child mental health concerns. This approach supports families, improves child behavior, and enhances overall family functioning.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric primary care
- Behavioral health
- Family medicine
Background:
- Increased prevalence of pediatric behavioral and mental health concerns presents challenges for healthcare providers.
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act created new opportunities for healthcare delivery.
- Current pediatric care models require adaptation to effectively support families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of brief, evidence-based parenting interventions within pediatric primary care.
- To support the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations for improving child mental health.
- To enhance the social and psychological well-being of families through accessible services.
Main Methods:
- Implementing family-focused parenting programs in primary care settings.
- Utilizing brief, rapid-response, evidence-based intervention strategies.
- Focusing on integrating services to be family-centered and accessible.
Main Results:
- Parenting interventions are shown to reduce disruptive behavior disorders in children.
- These programs bolster parental resilience and improve overall family functioning.
- Integration within primary care increases accessibility of crucial family support services.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric primary care is a viable setting for delivering essential parenting interventions.
- Integrated, family-centered services can effectively address pediatric mental health needs.
- Evidence-based parenting support improves child behavior and family well-being.
Abstract:
Opportunities created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act along with the increased prevalence of pediatric behavioral and mental health concerns provide new challenges for pediatric health care providers. To address these matters, providers need to change the manner by which they provide health care to families. A novel approach is providing brief, rapid response, evidence-based parenting interventions within the pediatric primary care setting. Family-focused parenting programs support the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations of improving mental health via supports in pediatric primary care to maximize the social and psychological well-being of families. A considerable body of research indicates that parenting interventions reduce the severity and frequency of disruptive behavior disorders in children and provide support to parent by bolstering parental resilience and improving overall family functioning. Providing these services within the pediatric primary care setting addresses the need for fully integrated health services that are family-centered and easily accessible.
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