Evaluation of an assertive outreach intervention for problem families: intervention methods and early outcomes

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
Carin Rots-de VriesHenk Garretsen

Abstract

Families who experience a chronic complex of socio-economic and psycho-social problems are hard to reach with mainstream care. Evidence exists that the core of this problem lies in a problematic interaction between this type of family and current systems of care. The adults and children involved have needs in multiple domains, while the care system is fragmented and highlights well-defined requests for help. To improve access to this target group, an assertive outreach intervention was implemented into the preventive child healthcare system in The Netherlands. Evaluation research was carried out to get a detailed insight into the content of this intervention. Also, early outcomes were examined. Information was gathered by interviews, attending meetings on method development, analysing registration forms and a survey on client satisfaction. Five intervention stages were identified: case finding, making contact, sustaining contact, developing a family plan and linking (arranging for services to be delivered). Practical support was used to build rapport and clear the way to the uptake of follow-up help. The professionals delivering the intervention need a broad range of competencies to establish a working relation with the familie...Continue Reading

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