An Integrative Review of Interventions for Abused Children
10.21896/jksmch.2020.24.2.111
- Author:
Hye-Kyung OH
1
;
Su Jin LEE
;
Sae Eun PARK
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Maternal and Child Health
2020;24(2):111-121
- CountryRepublic of Korea
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to determine the current state of interventions for abused children and theireffectiveness by using a systemic review.
Methods:Published intervention studies were identified through MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, DBpia, RISS,and Kiss DB. Eligible studies included articles published between 2009 and 2019 in English and Korean.
Results:A total of 28 studies were selected for this review. The intervention elements of 28 selected studieswere categorized into 4 themes. The extracted intervention elements were divided into the themes of patient& situation-specific intervention, strengthen parent-child coping capacity and interaction, applyinggroup intervention and integrated intervention, Linkage with community resource and multidisciplinaryapproach.
Conclusions:The results demonstrate that social and psychological health of abused children has positivelychanged through these interventions. Therefore, it is important to implement treatment through active interventionaimed at helping the affected children.