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Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools
Published on: June 20, 2020
Evidence-Based Implementation of the Family-Centered Model and the Use of Tele-Intervention in Early Childhood
Estibaliz Jimenez-Arberas1, Yara Casais-Suarez1, Alba Fernandez-Mendez1
1University Clinic INYPEMA, Faculty Padre Osso, University of Oviedo, 33008 Oviedo, Spain.
Insights
The family-centered model enhances early childhood intervention by improving child and family participation. Tele-intervention, a key tool, offers solutions to barriers and is inherent to this model.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Early Intervention
- Family-Centered Care
- Telehealth in Pediatrics
Background:
- Early childhood intervention services are evolving.
- Key trends include the family-centered model and tele-intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evidence and efficacy of the family-centered model.
- To explore the use and effectiveness of tele-intervention in early childhood.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Searched Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases.
- Included studies on children aged 0-6 years focusing on early intervention, family-centered model, and/or tele-intervention.
Main Results:
- 33 studies were included in the review.
- Family-centered care improves child and family participation.
- Tele-intervention serves as a tool for prevention, intervention, and overcoming contextual barriers.
- Professional and family competence, self-efficacy, and empowerment positively impact quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Tele-intervention is an integral component of the family-centered model in pediatrics.
- Implementation of tele-intervention shares strategies with the family-centered approach.
- Further research should investigate tele-intervention's role in addressing contextual barriers.
Background:
The purpose of this review is to explore the evidence and efficacy of two trends in early childhood intervention services: the family-centered model and the use of tele-intervention.
Methods:
A systematic review was carried out following the PRISMA methodology and using three databases: Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus. The studies included were those aimed at children from 0 to 6 years of age, focused on early intervention, and which alluded to the family-centered model and/or tele-intervention.
Results:
a total of 33 studies were included. Five main themes were identified: (1) The participation of children and family is facilitated and improved by the family-centered model of care; (2) the feeling of competence, self-efficacy, satisfaction and empowerment in professionals and families have a positive impact on quality of life; (3) the use of tele-intervention as a tool for prevention and intervention; (4) preparation for telepractice can improve the development of commitment; (5) tele-intervention as a possible solution to contextual barriers.
Conclusions:
Tele-intervention in pediatrics is presented as a tool inherent to the family-centered model since its implementation involves several common strategies. Future lines of research should explore the use of this tool as a possible solution to contextual barriers.
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