title: Translating evidence into practice: Hong Kong Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Children in Primary Care Settings.
abstract: There is increasing evidence that supports the close relationship between childhood and adult health. Fostering healthy growth and development of children deserves attention and effort. The Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Children in Primary Care Settings has been published by the Task Force on Conceptual Model and Preventive Protocols under the direction of the Working Group on Primary Care. It aims to promote health and prevent disease in children and is based on the latest research, and contributions of the Clinical Advisory Group that comprises primary care physicians, paediatricians, allied health professionals, and patient groups. This article highlights the comprehensive, continuing, and patient-centred preventive care for children and discusses how primary care physicians can incorporate the evidence-based recommendations into clinical practice. It is anticipated that the adoption of this framework will contribute to improved health and wellbeing of children.
authors.affiliation: Primary Care Office, Department of Health, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Natalie P Y
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Siu
authors.affiliation: Primary Care Office, Department of Health, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Too
authors.affiliation: Primary Care Office, Department of Health, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Caroline S H
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Tsang
authors.affiliation: Clinical Advisory Group on Hong Kong Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Children in Primary Care Settings, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: Betty W Y
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Evidence-based medicine; Primary health care