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
;
David G. Bradley
2
;
Bernadette J. Madrid
3
Author Information
1. Advisory Board Foundation, now CityBridge Foundation, Washington DC, USA;Child Protection Network, Philippines;Boston University School of Medicine, Boston MA, USA
2. Advisory Board Foundation, now CityBridge Foundation, Washington DC, USA;Child Protection Network, Philippines;Atlantic Media, Washington DC, USA
3. Child Protection Network, Philippines;Child Protection Unit, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila;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
-
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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