Study protocol: a mixed-methods realist evaluation of the Universal Health Visiting Pathway in Scotland.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The growing political emphasis on the early years reflects the importance of these formative years of life. Health visitors in the UK are uniquely positioned to improve health outcomes for children and families and to reduce health inequalities. Recently, there has been a policy change in Scotland in an attempt to enhance the delivery of the universal health visiting service. This study aims to examine the extent to which the enhanced Universal Health Visiting Pathway is implemented and delivered across Scotland and to assess any associated impacts.

Methods and analysis

A mixed-methods study incorporating four methodological components and uses realist evaluation as the overall conceptual framework. It comprises three phases (1) initial programme theory developm

SUBMITTER: Doi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7780504 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature