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Preparing for parent-held child health records

G Whitney, S Holland

    Health Visitor
    |April 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Parent-held child health records were introduced in 1992. Successful implementation requires staff training and strong partnerships between health visitors and management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Public Health Practice
    • Child Health Surveillance

    Background:

    • The introduction of parent-held child health records represents a significant shift in healthcare delivery.
    • This change aimed to empower parents and improve child health monitoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the implementation of parent-held child health records.
    • To identify critical factors for successful adoption of new health visiting practices.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative reports from key participants involved in the change.
    • Analysis of the practical challenges and successes of introducing parent-held records.

    Main Results:

    • Effective staff training is crucial for managing the transition to parent-held records.
    • Collaboration between frontline staff and management is essential for success.

    Conclusions:

    • The success of parent-held child health records hinges on adequate preparation and support for health visitors.
    • Fostering an environment of openness and trust is fundamental for the parent-held record system.

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