Duplication of well-baby services.
Parents, community health nurses (CHNs) and physicians in Saskatoon were surveyed to determine if specific components of well-baby services provided by CHNs and physicians were duplicated. A response was obtained from 348 (81%) of the parents, 34 (89%) of the CHNs and 129 (87%) of the physicians. Results of the study indicate that there is extensive duplication of measurements taken by CHNs and physicians at the two, four, six, and twelve-month well-baby visits, especially that of height and weight. Content of well-baby care was also examined. The percentage of both physicians and CHNs who "usually or always" perform specific tasks at each well-baby visit was very high, particularly screening tests and inquiries about nutrition. Assessments and inquiries regarding development were performed less frequently, as were inquiries about safety issues.
Hemmelgarn
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Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.
Edouard
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Habbick
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Feather
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D002170:Canada; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010290:Parents; D010820:Physicians; D011314:Preventive Health Services; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires