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Newborn home visits.

A L Currie, S H Gehlbach, C Massion

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Physician home visits for newborns improved doctor-family relationships and parental ease of care compared to office visits. Fathers were more involved in home visits, enhancing the overall physician-family connection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Family Medicine
    • Community Health

    Background:

    • Early postpartum period is critical for infant and family well-being.
    • Traditional office visits may limit assessment of home environment and family dynamics.
    • Physician-family relationship quality impacts healthcare outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare physician home visits versus office visits for families with newborns.
    • To evaluate the impact on physician-family relationship, parental experience, and healthcare utilization.
    • To assess the feasibility and benefits of in-home pediatric care.

    Main Methods:

    • Randomized controlled trial comparing home visits and office visits for newborns within the first two weeks of life.
    • Data collected on physician satisfaction, family relationship ratings, paternal presence, maternal ease of care, and healthcare visits.

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  • Physician observations of home environment and family interactions were noted.

    • Main Results:

    • Physicians reported significantly higher satisfaction and relationship ratings after home visits.
    • Fathers were present in 50% of home visits versus 26% of office visits (P < .05).
    • Mothers found caring for their baby significantly easier after home visits; increased physician visits to own doctor noted, but no difference in immunization rates or well-child visits.

    Conclusions:

    • Home visits by physicians enhance the physician-family relationship and parental confidence.
    • In-home pediatric care allows for better assessment of the home environment and family interactions.
    • Home visits may be a valuable strategy for improving early postpartum care and family support.