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Changing the Pediatric Paradigm: Focusing on Strengths
Arturo Brito1, Kimberly Boller2
1The Nicholson Foundation, 60 Park Place, 19th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102, USA.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|March 4, 2020
Summary
Pediatricians should use a strengths-based approach to address children's health and social needs. This method, focusing on patient assets, is crucial for improving pediatric health outcomes in diverse populations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Equity
Background:
- Pediatric health outcomes in the U.S. have stagnated despite high healthcare spending.
- The U.S. pediatric population is increasingly diverse, necessitating culturally competent care.
- Health-related social needs significantly impact overall patient health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for a paradigm shift in pediatric practice towards a strengths-based approach.
- To emphasize the importance of addressing health-related social needs.
- To highlight the role of addressing biases in pediatric care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on strengths-based approaches and health-related social needs.
- Analysis of pediatric health outcome disparities.
- Examination of the impact of social determinants on child health.
Main Results:
- A strengths-based approach, focusing on assets rather than deficits, is effective for addressing health-related social needs.
- Addressing provider and systemic biases is essential for maximizing the impact of strengths-based interventions.
- This approach has the potential to improve long-term pediatric health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Pediatricians must adopt strengths-based strategies to effectively manage health-related social needs.
- Recognizing and mitigating biases are critical components for successful implementation.
- A focus on patient and community assets can drive improvements in pediatric health equity and outcomes.
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