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Health Promotion in Primary Care Pediatrics: Initial Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial of the Vermont Family

Masha Y Ivanova1, Lauren Dewey1, Pamela Swift1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Vermont, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 6, 2019
PubMed

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The Vermont Family Based Approach (VFBA) is a feasible healthcare model for pediatrics. This innovative approach significantly increased family engagement with health and wellness services.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare delivery innovation
  • Pediatric primary care research
  • Health services research

Background:

  • US healthcare system faces challenges in delivery and family engagement.
  • The Vermont Family Based Approach (VFBA) was developed to address these issues.
  • Pediatric primary care settings are crucial for family health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the feasibility of the VFBA in a pediatric primary care setting.
  • To evaluate the impact of VFBA on healthcare engagement for families.
  • To assess the potential of VFBA to improve health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted.
  • The study involved a primary care pediatric clinic.
  • Feasibility and engagement were the primary endpoints assessed.

Main Results:

  • The VFBA was found to be feasible in the pediatric setting.
  • A significant increase in engagement with health and wellness supports was observed.
  • Initial results indicate positive trends for healthcare engagement.

Conclusions:

  • The VFBA is a viable and effective model for pediatric healthcare delivery.
  • Implementing VFBA can enhance family engagement with health services.
  • Further research is warranted to explore long-term health outcome improvements.

Keywords:
Family wellness coachingHealthcare innovationIntegrated careMental health in pediatricsRandomized controlled (clinical) trialVermont Family Based Approach

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