Nursing Effectiveness in Preventive Child Health Program

摘要

The purpose of the randomized clinical trial was to determine if public health nursing (PHN) interventions (independent variable) had an effect on receipt of preventive health services (dependent variable) by children eligible for the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. Families were randomly assigned to either of two experimental groups (telephone or home visits) or a control group; outcome was assessed for N=1654 children. The PHN intervention was applied using a checklist for consistency and state provider disbursements provided outcome data. Logistic regression models were used for the analysis and odds ratios and nominal 95% confidence levels determined effect. Results indicated there were no statistically significant differences among the three groups. Ethnicity was also not a significant factor.