Introducing Parenting Support in Primary Care: Professionals' Perspectives on the Implementation of a Positive...

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Parenting Interventions
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Positive parenting programs align with Family-Centered Care but face implementation hurdles.
• The "Gain Health & Wellbeing From 0 to 3" program offers a hybrid (online + face-to-face) model.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the implementation of a hybrid positive parenting program in Spain from professionals' perspectives.
• To explore the perceived impact of this hybrid program on implementers' professional development.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative mixed-methods design utilizing focus groups and surveys.
• Fifty professionals from 17 centers completed surveys; 31 participated in focus groups.

Main Results:

• Key implementation themes included training, recruitment, program features, organization, parental response, and sustainability.
• Survey results indicated positive professional impacts on collaboration, understanding parental needs, coordination, and future outlooks.

Conclusions:

• The perceived relevance and professional development impact of the hybrid program are key predictors for its adoption and sustainability.
• Successful implementation hinges on addressing professional training, organizational support, and effective parent engagement strategies.