Impact of COVID-19 on Referral Patterns and Service Delivery for an Integrated Behavioral Health Program
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The COVID-19 pandemic increased referrals for social determinants of health among families in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Telehealth services effectively met WIC families
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Pediatrics
Background
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted family support systems and healthcare access.
- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) serves vulnerable populations requiring integrated care.
- Understanding evolving family needs during public health crises is crucial for effective service delivery.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess the needs of WIC families before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To evaluate the impact of remote service delivery on accessing integrated behavioral health interventions.
- To examine changes in referral patterns, particularly concerning social determinants of health.
Main Methods
- Comparative analysis of WIC family needs and referral data pre- and post-pandemic onset.
- Assessment of telehealth's effectiveness in delivering integrated behavioral health services.
- Statistical analysis of referral trends for social determinants of health.
Main Results
- Referrals for social determinants of health significantly increased post-pandemic (13.8%) compared to pre-pandemic (4.1%, p < .05).
- Transition to telehealth services by providers adequately supported WIC families.
- Integrated behavioral health interventions remained accessible through remote service delivery.
Conclusions
- The pandemic heightened awareness and need for addressing social determinants of health in WIC families.
- Telehealth proved a viable and effective modality for delivering essential behavioral health services to WIC participants.
- Continued integration of behavioral health within WIC services, leveraging telehealth, is recommended to support child and caregiver psychosocial well-being.
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