Addressing Academic Concerns: A Survey of Primary Care Providers

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Educational Psychology

Background:

• New clinical recommendations emphasize the importance of addressing pediatric academic concerns.
• Primary care providers (PCPs) play a crucial role in child health and development.
• Understanding PCP perspectives on academic issues is vital for integrated care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore primary care providers' perspectives and practices regarding pediatric academic concerns.
• To identify factors influencing PCP engagement in addressing students' educational needs.
• To inform the development of targeted educational interventions for PCPs.

Main Methods:

• An 8-item self-report survey was distributed to practicing primary care providers.
• 163 PCPs were included in the final analysis.
• Statistical analysis examined the relationship between perceived role importance and engagement.

Main Results:

• 84% of PCPs considered addressing academic concerns highly important.
• Variability was observed in the frequency of PCPs engaging in academic support activities.
• A significant positive correlation was found between perceived importance and engagement in clinical supports.

Conclusions:

• PCPs recognize the importance of addressing pediatric academic concerns.
• There is a need for improved training and practical implementation strategies to increase PCP engagement.
• Further research into practice and demographic differences can refine support strategies.