Home-visiting programs based on the Brazelton approach: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT: This review maps and summarizes the quantitative studies on the main outcomes associated with home visiting (HV) programs using Brazelton methods aimed at supporting expectant and new parents. One hundred thirty-seven records were identified, and 19 records were selected. The design of our study was based on the methodological framework for conducting scoping reviews. Quality was assessed through the Jadad scale. Studies were coded for participant characteristics (number, mean age, and risk status), methodology (recruitment, home visit frequency, age of the child, Brazelton method, and research design), and intervention outcomes (on infants, parents, and home visitors). The studies mostly focused on the impact of Brazelton HV programs on infant development, the mother's psychological well-

SUBMITTER: Tazza C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10460298 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature