Qualitative analysis of operational deliverables of the PGH-Child Protection Unit and Child Protection Network in advancing the care continuum for child maltreatment: A roadmap for setup and evaluation
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v56i15.1885
- Author:
Victoria L. M. Herrera
1
,
2
,
3
;
David G. Bradley
1
,
2
,
4
;
Bernadette J. Madrid
2
,
5
,
6
Author Information
1. Advisory Board Foundation, now CityBridge Foundation, Washington DC, USA
2. Child Protection Network, Philippines
3. Boston University School of Medicine, Boston MA, USA
4. Atlantic Media, Washington DC, USA
5. Child Protection Unit, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
6. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Child protection;
Qualitative analysis
- MeSH:
Continuity of Patient Care
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2022;56(15):9-18
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objective:Our goal is to identify an operational roadmap of core elements in the set-up of the Philippines General Hospital Child Protection Unit (PGH-CPU) established in 1997, and Child Protection Network (CPN) established in 2002. This roadmap will guide future improvement needs for PGH-CPU and CPN and could help accelerate the set-up of future child protection units or networks.
Methods:Using the 5 pillars of the Care Continuum for Child Maltreatment for categorization of deliverables — multidisciplinary intervention, training, governance, research/publication, and prevention — we identified operational deliverables (excluding patient numbers and outcomes) of the PGH-CPU and CPN. These were qualitatively analyzed to identify trends across the past 20-years and along 5 pillars of the Care Continuum.
Results:Identification and qualitative analyses of documented deliverables reveal pillar-specific and time-dependent trends across 5-year periods. This trend analysis identified the core elements central to the set-up of a CPU and reveal an operational roadmap in the set-up of CPUs in resource-constrained settings.
Conclusions:Case study review and qualitative analyses identify core elements that comprise a roadmap for need based prioritization in the set-up of CPUs/CPNs towards a comprehensive care continuum for child maltreatment. The 20-year experience in a developing nation context validates the roadmap
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