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Open Access 01-12-2010 | Research article

Child Health Partnerships: a review of program characteristics, outcomes and their relationship

Authors: Kapila Jayaratne, Margaret Kelaher, David Dunt

Published in: BMC Health Services Research | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Background

Novel approaches are increasingly employed to address the social determinants of health of children world-wide. Such approaches have included complex social programs involving multiple stakeholders from different sectors jointly working together (hereafter Child Health Partnerships). Previous reviews have questioned whether these programs have led to significant improvements in child health and related outcomes. We aim to provide definitive answers to this question as well as identifying the characteristics of successful partnerships.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search identified 11 major Child Health Partnerships in four comparable developed countries. A critical review is focused on various aspects of these including their target groups, program mechanics and outcomes.

Results and Conclusions

There was evidence of success in several major areas from the formation of effective joint operations of partners in different partnership models to improvement in both child wellbeing and parenting. There is emerging evidence that Child Health Partnerships are cost-effective. Population characteristics and local contexts need to be taken into account in the introduction and implementation of these programs.
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Metadata
Title
Child Health Partnerships: a review of program characteristics, outcomes and their relationship
Authors
Kapila Jayaratne
Margaret Kelaher
David Dunt
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Health Services Research / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6963
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-10-172

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