A systematic review of interventions to link families with preschool children from healthcare services to community-based support

Author:

Burns Jacky1,Conway David I2ORCID,Gnich Wendy2,Macpherson Lorna M D2

Affiliation:

1. Dental Public Health, NHS Fife, Cameron Hospital, Leven, KY8 5RG, UK

2. School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G2 3JZ, UK

Abstract

Abstract Background Supporting patients to access community-based support may be a key intervention to address the wider determinants of health. There is a lack of evidence synthesis around the most effective methods for linking individuals from health services to organizations within communities, especially those aimed at supporting families with young children. Methods Papers were identified from seven databases covering peer-reviewed and grey literature. The Effective Public Health Practice Project and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative quality appraisal tools were used to assess methodological quality. Thematic narrative data synthesis based on study quality was performed. Results Twenty-four unique publications were included in the review with a range of study designs and variable methodological quality. A broad typology of intervention processes for undertaking linking was developed defining three distinct approaches: signposting, referral and facilitation. Active processes, such as facilitation, appeared more successful at linking families to community support. Conclusions This was the first systematic review to focus on interventions that link families with young children to community-based support organizations. It identified a typology for linking interventions, and whilst there were limitations in the quality of evidence available, it showed a tendency for more active interventions to be more effective in linking families to community support.

Funder

National Oral Health Improvement Programmes

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,General Medicine

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