Rural Low Birth Weight Children and Their Families: Visions for the Future.211 Abstract, Executive Summary, Final Report and Appendices A-F

摘要

The conference aims were to: (1) improve communication, networking and211u001ecollaboration between care and community based providers of health care to rural 211u001elow birthweight (LBW) children and their families; (2) develop recommendations 211u001efor changes in health care practice and health care policy and programs, as well 211u001eas to suggest new research directions for LBW children and their families in 211u001erural settings; and (3) disseminate recommendations based on conference 211u001eproceedings to health care providers, policymakers, and researchers. Program 211u001econtent was based on responses to two preconference Delphi surveys about barriers 211u001eto care for these families. Barriers to care included family, provider, and 211u001esystems issues. Conference participants included parents, health care 211u001eprofessionals, and policymakers. Conference format included both large and small 211u001egroup sessions. Strategies suggested to overcome barriers were related to 211u001etransportation, finances, improved provider-family communication, and better care 211u001ecoordination.