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An Ecological Model to Frame the Delivery of Pediatric Preventive Care.

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Screening and surveillance are integral aspects of child health promotion and disease prevention. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that primary care clinicians screen children and adolescents for a broad… Click to show full abstract

Screening and surveillance are integral aspects of child health promotion and disease prevention. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that primary care clinicians screen children and adolescents for a broad array of conditions, conduct surveillance of growth and development, and identify social determinants of health and protective and risk factors that might impact health over time. However, access to and outcomes of preventive services vary on the basis of the features of children’s social ecology, including family and community contexts. The proposed five-stage socio-ecological model considers multiple contextual dimensions of pediatric screening: (1) individual, (2) interpersonal, (3) organizational, (4) community/ population, and (5) public policy. Incorporating this model into routine care might improve outcomes at the individual and population level. Future endeavors should focus on integration of this model with validated risk screening tools as part of a supportive electronic health record, culture, and incentive structure. Further research assessing the contributors and outcomes of differences in beliefs, resources, practices, and opportunities among individuals, families, providers, primary care organizations, communities, health systems, and policy partners will be essential in advancing knowledge and policies to improve preventive services delivery.

Keywords: care; health; model; ecological model; delivery; model frame

Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2021

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