Overview of the national health screening program for infant and children.
10.3345/kjp.2008.51.3.225
- Author:
Baik Lin EUN
1
;
Seong Woo KIM
;
Young Key KIM
;
Jung Wook KIM
;
Jin Soo MOON
;
Su Kyung PARK
;
In Kyung SUNG
;
Son Moon SHIN
;
Sun Mi YOO
;
So Hee EUN
;
Hea Kyoung LEE
;
Hyun Taek LIM
;
Hee Jung CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Editorial
- Keywords:
National health programs;
Developmental surveillance;
Infant;
Child;
Korea
- MeSH:
Checklist;
Child;
Health Occupations;
Health Promotion;
Humans;
Infant;
Korea;
Mass Screening;
Missions and Missionaries;
National Health Programs;
Organization and Administration;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Social Change
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2008;51(3):225-232
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The mission of National Health Screening Program for Infant and Children is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, families, and communities. Although the term 'diagnosis' usually relates to pathology, a similar diagnostic approach applies to the child seen primarily for health supervision. In the case of health, diagnosis determines the selection of appropriate health promoting and preventive interventions, whether medical, dental, nutritional, educational, or psychosocial. Components of the diagnostic process in health supervision include the health 'interview'; assessment of physiological, emotional, cognitive, and social development (including critical developmental milestones); physical examination; screening procedures; and evaluation of strengths and issues. Open and informed communication between the health professional and the family remains the most significant component of both health diagnosis and health promotion. Families complete medical history forms at their health supervision visit. Family-friendly questionnaires, checklists, and surveys that are appropriate for the child''s age are additional tools to improve and update data gathering. This type of information helps initiate and inform discussions between the family and the health professional. This article provides a comprehensive review of current National Health Screening Program for Infant and Children in Korea.
