Network Coordinator Perceptions of Early Childhood Community Systems Building and Development Efforts.

IF 2 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS
Tuyet Mai Ha Hoang, Brandie Bentley, Karen V Jenkins, Crystal A Reinhart, Gloria A Sugg, Karen M Tabb
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Abstract

Background: Networks for building and developing community systems to support early childhood rely on the volunteer efforts of organizations and the leadership of coordinators to unite relevant stakeholders. Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of network coordinators from 10 different communities participating in the All Our Kids Early Childhood Networks (AOK Networks) to identify the successes and barriers involved in implementing effective early childhood systems. Methods: We conducted two focus group interviews with 10 participants who worked as network coordinators in public health district offices. A semi-structured focus group interview guide was used to examine community coordinators' perceptions related to lessons learned with community systems development efforts around early childhood outcomes. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic network analysis was used to analyze all focus group data. Results: Three salient themes were identified from interviews with network coordinators: (1) respective strengths of the AOK Networks system building efforts; (2) challenges for coordinators, such as burnout; and (3) the importance of the networks' role within the community. Conclusions: This study contributes to the existing literature by identifying supportive and hindering factors that impact the implementation process to sustain long-term impact of early child community systems building. The findings can be useful for other ongoing government partnerships and community-based programs that use networks and system building strategies across the US.

网络协调员对早期儿童社区系统建设和发展努力的看法。
背景:建立和发展社区系统以支持幼儿期的网络依赖于各组织的志愿工作和协调员的领导,以团结相关利益攸关方。目的:本研究旨在探讨参与“我们所有的孩子”幼儿网络(AOK网络)的10个不同社区的网络协调员的观点,以确定实施有效的幼儿系统所涉及的成功和障碍。方法:采用两次焦点小组访谈法,对10名公共卫生区办事处网络协调员进行访谈。使用半结构化焦点小组访谈指南来检查社区协调员对社区系统发展工作中有关幼儿成果的经验教训的看法。所有采访都有录音,并逐字抄写。所有焦点小组数据采用专题网络分析。结果:从网络协调员的访谈中确定了三个突出主题:(1)AOK网络系统建设工作的各自优势;(2)对协调员的挑战,如职业倦怠;(3)网络在社区中的作用的重要性。结论:本研究通过确定影响实施过程的支持和阻碍因素,为现有文献做出贡献,以维持早期儿童社区系统建设的长期影响。这些发现对其他正在进行的政府合作伙伴关系和基于社区的项目有用,这些项目在美国各地使用网络和系统建设策略。
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Children-Basel
Children-Basel PEDIATRICS-
CiteScore
2.70
自引率
16.70%
发文量
1735
审稿时长
6 weeks
期刊介绍: Children is an international, open access journal dedicated to a streamlined, yet scientifically rigorous, dissemination of peer-reviewed science related to childhood health and disease in developed and developing countries. The publication focuses on sharing clinical, epidemiological and translational science relevant to children’s health. Moreover, the primary goals of the publication are to highlight under‑represented pediatric disciplines, to emphasize interdisciplinary research and to disseminate advances in knowledge in global child health. In addition to original research, the journal publishes expert editorials and commentaries, clinical case reports, and insightful communications reflecting the latest developments in pediatric medicine. By publishing meritorious articles as soon as the editorial review process is completed, rather than at predefined intervals, Children also permits rapid open access sharing of new information, allowing us to reach the broadest audience in the most expedient fashion.
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