Link to full text: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/110/5/989/64521/Pediatrics-by-the-Book-Pediatricians-and-Literacy
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Publication year
2002study description
Commentary.core topic(s)
Reach Out and Read (ROR)Population Characteristics
Medical ProvidersExposures, Outcomes, Other
Anticipatory Guidance , Implementation and Evaluation , Medical Training/Education , Parent Behaviors and Skillsadditional materials
Klass_NYT_Bedtime Stories for Young BrainsKlass_NYT_Literacy Builds Life Skills as Well as Language Skills
Klass_NYT_Reading Aloud to Young Children Has Benefits for Behavior and
Klass_NYT_The Merits of Reading Real Books to Your Children
objectives
To discuss Reach Out and Read (ROR) and literacy promotion by pediatricians.exposure
Reach Out and Read (ROR).outcomes evaluated
ROR model, growth/replication, evidence, and practice.methods
Topics Discussed: A Good Idea [the ROR Model]; Growth and Replication [of the ROR Model]; Evidence-Based Literacy Promotion; Doing it all for the Right Reasons [Lessons Learned about how to Change Pediatric Practice].measures
Review.
conclusions
We would argue that the current weight of evidence, which is stronger than that supporting any other primary care based developmental intervention, is now enough to justify making ROR the standard of care in pediatrics, and bringing the official voice of the profession to bear on issues of funding and institutional support for pediatric literacy promotion following this evidence-based model.limitations
Not discussed.ROR