Cynthia DeLago1, Brittany Dickens2, Etienne Phipps2, Andrew Paoletti3, Magdalena Kazmierczak3, Matilde Irigoyen3. 1. Department of Pediatrics, Einstein Medical Center-Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. Electronic address: delagoc@einstein.edu. 2. Einstein Center for Urban Health Policy and Research, Einstein Medical Center-Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. 3. Department of Pediatrics, Einstein Medical Center-Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Individual well care (IWC) is the standard delivery model for well-child care in the United States. Alternative models, such as group well care (GWC), may create opportunities to enhance care for babies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate parents' perceptions of social/wellness benefits and system challenges of IWC and GWC. METHODS: Since 2014, we have provided both IWC and GWC at an urban academic practice serving a low-income minority community. We conducted a mixed method study involving surveys and 18 focus groups (11 IWC groups, n = 32 parents; 7 GWC groups, n = 33 parents). Parents completed surveys before convening focus group discussions. Survey results were analyzed using independent t tests; focus groups were digitally recorded, transcribed, and analyzed to identify themes. RESULTS: Both groups had similar demographics: parents were mostly female (91%) and black (>80%); about half had incomes < $20,000. Parents' mean age was 27 years; children's mean age was 11 months. There were no significant differences in overall scores measuring trust in physicians, parent empowerment, or stress. IWC parents' themes highlighted ways to improve care delivery, while GWC parents highlighted both satisfaction with care delivery and social/wellness benefits. GWC parents strongly endorsed this model and reported unique benefits, such as garnering social support and learning from other parents. CONCLUSIONS: Parents receiving both models of care identified ways to improve primary care delivery. Given some of the benefits reported by GWC parents, this model may provide the means to enhance resilience in parents and children in low-income communities.
OBJECTIVE: Individual well care (IWC) is the standard delivery model for well-child care in the United States. Alternative models, such as group well care (GWC), may create opportunities to enhance care for babies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate parents' perceptions of social/wellness benefits and system challenges of IWC and GWC. METHODS: Since 2014, we have provided both IWC and GWC at an urban academic practice serving a low-income minority community. We conducted a mixed method study involving surveys and 18 focus groups (11 IWC groups, n = 32 parents; 7 GWC groups, n = 33 parents). Parents completed surveys before convening focus group discussions. Survey results were analyzed using independent t tests; focus groups were digitally recorded, transcribed, and analyzed to identify themes. RESULTS: Both groups had similar demographics: parents were mostly female (91%) and black (>80%); about half had incomes < $20,000. Parents' mean age was 27 years; children's mean age was 11 months. There were no significant differences in overall scores measuring trust in physicians, parent empowerment, or stress. IWC parents' themes highlighted ways to improve care delivery, while GWC parents highlighted both satisfaction with care delivery and social/wellness benefits. GWC parents strongly endorsed this model and reported unique benefits, such as garnering social support and learning from other parents. CONCLUSIONS: Parents receiving both models of care identified ways to improve primary care delivery. Given some of the benefits reported by GWC parents, this model may provide the means to enhance resilience in parents and children in low-income communities.
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