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Published on: January 17, 2011
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its 2017 recommendations for preventive pediatric health care. These guidelines support routine check-ups for healthy children receiving competent care and optimal development.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Preventive Health
- Child Development
Background:
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) periodically updates guidelines for child health.
- Preventive care is crucial for monitoring child development and identifying potential health issues early.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the 2017 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care.
- To provide a consensus-based periodicity schedule for routine child health surveillance.
Main Methods:
- Consensus development by the AAP and the Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule Workgroup.
- Guidelines based on the assumption of competent parenting and satisfactory child development.
Main Results:
- The 2017 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (Periodicity Schedule) have been approved.
- The schedule is designed for healthy children with no significant health problems.
Conclusions:
- These recommendations serve as a guide for routine preventive care visits.
- Additional visits may be necessary for developmental, psychosocial, or chronic disease management.
Abstract:
The 2017 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (Periodicity Schedule) have been approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and represents a consensus of AAP and the Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule Workgroup. Each child and family is unique; therefore, these recommendations are designed for the care of children who are receiving competent parenting, have no manifestations of any important health problems, and are growing and developing in a satisfactory fashion. Developmental, psychosocial, and chronic disease issues for children and adolescents may require frequent counseling and treatment visits separate from preventive care visits. Additional visits also may become necessary if circumstances suggest variations from normal.
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