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Rethinking family-centered practice

R I Allen1, C G Petr

  • 1Institute for Social and Economic Development, Iowa City, USA.

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|March 12, 1998
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This study redefines family-centered services, emphasizing the family unit, informed choices, and strengths. It challenges current professional practices for better outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Health Services Research
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • The concept of family-centered service delivery has evolved over time.
  • Existing models of family-centered care require further refinement to fully support families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To historically trace the concept of family-centered service delivery.
  • To present a new, extended definition of family-centered service delivery.
  • To discuss implications for practice, policy, and research.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-disciplinary literature review was conducted.
  • The historical development of family-centered service delivery was analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A new definition of family-centered service delivery is proposed.

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  • This definition incorporates three core elements: family as the unit of attention, informed family choice, and a family-strengths perspective.
  • Prevailing professional practices are challenged by this extended model.

    • Conclusions:

    • The proposed definition offers a more comprehensive framework for family-centered services.
    • Implementing this model has significant implications for service delivery, policy development, and future research.
    • A shift towards a strengths-based, family-empowered approach is advocated.