title: The provision of public health nursing follow-up services for postnatal clients in Ontario: a cross-sectional survey.
abstract: We did a cross-sectional survey of official health agencies in Ontario in 1990 to assess methods of providing postnatal services. The response rate was 78.6%. We found that diverse methods of postnatal follow-up are offered although home visits remain a primary mode of service delivery. There are significant differences in the timing of home and telephone visits and postnatal group sessions.
authors.affiliation: Ottawa-Carleton Health Department, Ontario.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Mackay
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Schweitzer
mesh_terms: D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D009864:Ontario; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011637:Public Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires