Family systems care approaches and methodologies for maternal, newborn and child health in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Integrating family-centered maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services along the care continuum can improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, family systems care remains underutilized from hospital to community and home. This scoping review examines approaches, methods, and tools for incorporating family systems care into MNCH care in LMICs. Following the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA ScR guidelines, we adopted a three-step search strategy. It included searches 1) in three databases (Medline, CINAHL, and Web of Science), 2) of the literature on governmental and non-governmental homepages, and 3) in the references of included studies. Published English work without limitation on publication year was eligible. Data

SUBMITTER: Schuler C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12529736 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature