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Clinician Experiences With Reach Out and Read: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis.
Elizabeth Erickson1, Alexandria Caldwell1, Nikki Shearman2
1Department of Pediatrics, Duke University (E Erickson and A Caldwell), Durham, NC.
Clinicians implementing the Reach Out and Read (ROR) program report significant positive impacts on children, families, and their own practice. The program enhances patient connection and addresses social determinants of health.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Literacy Promotion Programs
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- The Reach Out and Read (ROR) program's impact on literacy and vocabulary is established.
- Clinician experiences with implementing ROR are less understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand clinician experiences with implementing the Reach Out and Read program.
- To identify the perceived benefits and challenges of ROR from a clinician's perspective.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous online survey distributed to clinicians.
- Qualitative analysis of open-ended responses regarding meaningful ROR experiences.
- Thematic analysis to identify recurring themes in clinician feedback.
Main Results:
- 592 participants (35% response rate) provided feedback.
- Key themes included Child/Family Impact (60%), Physician Impact (16%), Impact on clinic practice (25%), and Social Determinants of Health (2%).
- Clinicians reported improved patient connection, enhanced developmental surveillance, and satisfaction with addressing health disparities.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians implementing ROR experience positive impacts on patients, families, and their own practice.
- The program is valued for addressing social determinants of health and facilitating developmental surveillance.
- Further research is needed to explore the interplay between clinician perspectives and their ROR experiences.
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