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Zane Robinson Wolf1, Denise Nagle Bailey
1La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA.
Nursing Forum
|November 23, 2017
Summary
The Health Intervention Program (HIP) effectively supported vulnerable children with special needs and their families. However, reporting on program outcomes needs improvement for better trend analysis and reliability.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Family Support Services
Background:
- The Health Intervention Program (HIP) served vulnerable children with special needs and families facing chronic health and socioeconomic challenges in Philadelphia.
- The program aimed to address complex physical, developmental, behavioral, and emotional conditions within low-income households.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Health Intervention Program (HIP) over a five-year period.
- To assess the consistency of quarterly and annual reports as part of a quality improvement initiative.
Main Methods:
- A program evaluation using a secondary analysis design assessed a city-wide, family support home visiting program.
- Data were collected from reports submitted to the Department of Public Health via the ETO® database.
- The HIP comprised case management, supportive services, information, and referrals delivered by a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Main Results:
- Program complexity and effectiveness were evident through family services, outcomes, referrals, and community engagement.
- Inconsistent documentation was identified across 19 reported outcomes related to program objectives.
Conclusions:
- Children with special needs and their families encounter shared health challenges and barriers.
- Recommendations include developing outcome reporting tables for trend evaluation and establishing interrater reliability for reports.
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