Article ; Online: School-based health care: improving academic outcomes for inner-city children-a prospective cohort quasi-experimental study.
2023 Volume 94, Issue 4, Page(s) 1488–1495
Abstract: Background: We examined whether a school-based health center model improved academic achievement compared to usual care.: Methods: This was a quasi-experimental prospective cohort study. The primary outcome was an academic achievement. In addition, ... ...
Abstract | Background: We examined whether a school-based health center model improved academic achievement compared to usual care. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental prospective cohort study. The primary outcome was an academic achievement. In addition, we analyzed sociodemographic characteristics and their relationship to academic achievement, and the wait time for a developmental assessment. Results: The differences in change of grades over time (from 2016/2017 to 2018/2019) were small for reading (-0.83, 95% CI -3.48, 1.82, p = 0.51), writing (-1.11, 95% CI -3.25, 1.03, p = 0.28), and math (0.06, 95% CI -3.08, 2.94, p = 0.98). The experimental arm's average wait time for developmental assessment was 3.4 months. Conclusion: In this small, quasi-experimental prospective cohort study, we did not find evidence that our SBHC model improved academic achievement; however, the wait time at the SBHCs was considerably less than the provincial wait time for a developmental assessment. Trial registration: NCT04540003. Impact: This study describes a unique and innovative school-based health center model. Our findings support the benefits of school-based health centers in diagnosing and treating children with developmental and mental health disorders for disadvantaged communities. This study did not find an improvement in academic achievement for school-based health center users. This study found that the wait time to developmental assessment was shorter for school-based health center users compared to the wait time reported in the community. Pandemic-associated school disruptions have highlighted the importance of accessible school-based health services for children requiring mental health and developmental assessments and care. |
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MeSH term(s) | Child ; Humans ; Prospective Studies ; Educational Status ; Academic Success ; School Health Services ; Delivery of Health Care |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-02-08 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 4411-8 |
ISSN | 1530-0447 ; 0031-3998 |
ISSN (online) | 1530-0447 |
ISSN | 0031-3998 |
DOI | 10.1038/s41390-023-02473-w |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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