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The Parent Support Team Programme: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of an Early Intervention-Focused Child and Family Health Nursing Programme

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Jennifer Parker *
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Adam Johns
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Kristy Kepu
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Pauline Livesey
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Jane Kohlhoff
DOI:10.1111/jan.70645delete
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Abstract

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The Parent Support Team (PST) is an intensive early intervention home visiting programme delivered by child and family health nurses to families with infants aged 0–6 months experiencing psychosocial and health vulnerabilities. In contrast, mainstream services provide universal clinic-based care and scheduled developmental checks. This mixed-methods study aimed to: (1) describe demographic and psychosocial characteristics, service activity and well-baby check attendance among PST clients compared with mainstream service clients; (2) evaluate changes in maternal depressive symptoms following PST engagement; and (3) explore client experiences, including perceived outcomes and facilitators and barriers to change.
Keywords:
early intervention
home visiting
maternal mental health
nursing
vulnerable families

Journal

Journal of Advanced Nursing cover
Journal of Advanced Nursing
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3.4
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1.3W
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2.6W

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university of new south wales
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2.4K
Papers: 1.2K
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Sydney Local Health District
Scholars:
125
Papers: 57
Citations: 0
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