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Early Relational Health – A Promising Approach for Equitable Systems of Change in Pediatrics – A Commentary

Thomas, K. (2022) Early Relational Health - A Promising Approach for Equitable Systems Change in Pediatrics: A Commentary. Infant Mental Health Journal, 43(3), 507-514.,

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Publication year

2022

study description

Commentary.

core topic(s)

Early Relational Health

Population Characteristics

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture

Exposures, Outcomes, Other

Community , Disparity/Adversity

objectives

This Commentary offers a call to action for pediatric primary care to create more equitable and inclusive practice via ERH.

exposure

Early relational health (ERH).

outcomes evaluated

Equity and inclusivity.

setting

Pediatric primary care.

methods

Topics Discussed: Meaning and implications for practice change; Potential for systems change in primary care: Deepening self and institutional awareness, Allocating resources for change, Building authentic partnerships with families and communities; We can decolonize our practice toward equitable change.

measures

Review.


results

The call to action includes deepening self and institutional awareness; allocating resources for systems change, including infusing greater equity into departmental structures; and, building authentic relationships with patients, families, and communities.

conclusions

This call to action will result in intentional systems change centered on equitable practice.

limitations

Not discussed.

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