A population health approach in education to support children's early development: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis.

ABSTRACT: The primary objective of this review is to investigate what is currently known about early childhood education planning, population health models and their relation to children's development. A systematic review using the Critical Interpretive Synthesis method was undertaken, guided by a preliminary research question, "How can a population heath approach be applied to educational planning to support children's early development?" which acted as a compass and guide throughout the process. The initial search yielded 20,122 results, of which 42 were included in the review. Four synthetic constructs emerged (1) Elements of population health models exist within communities and can help improve outcomes for more children, (2) Inter-disciplinary collaboration and partnerships possess unique oppor

SUBMITTER: Wilson AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6568401 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature