Can a Multi-Component Intervention Improve Pediatric Service Delivery in Guangzhou?

ABSTRACT: Background: Accessible, equitable, and efficient pediatric service is critical to achieve optimal child health. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-component intervention on the pediatric health system over two different periods in Guangzhou. Methods: Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) "six building blocks" model and Donabedian's "Structure-Process-Outcomes" framework, an intervention package was developed to increase financial and human resouce investment to strengthen basic health care and strive for a better quality of pediatric care. This multi-component intervention package was conducted in Guangzhou to improve the pediatric service delivery during two stages (2011-2014 and 2016-2019). The main outcome indicators were the changes in the al

SUBMITTER: Hu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8520973 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature