Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Major/Program
Psychology
First Advisor's Name
Daniel Bagner
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Stacy Frazier
Second Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Third Advisor's Name
Paulo Graziano
Third Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Fourth Advisor's Name
Laura Dinehart
Fourth Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Member
Keywords
usual care, infant mental health
Date of Defense
6-15-2016
Abstract
Infants who experience multiple risk factors, such as preterm birth, developmental delay, and low socioeconomic status, are at greater risk for mental health problems. Mental health interventions for infants typically target infants from high-risk groups, and there is strong evidence that some intervention programs for infants can prevent long-term negative outcomes and promote long-term positive outcomes. Despite emerging research and federal initiatives promoting early intervention, minimal research has examined community-based mental health services during infancy. Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of routine care requires close examination of current practices. The current study characterized current usual care practices in infant mental health through a survey of mental health providers. Provider, practice, and client characteristics, provider use of intervention strategies and intervention programs, and provider attitudes toward and knowledge of evidence-based practices are described. Study findings are discussed in the context of previous usual care research. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
Identifier
FIDC000715
Recommended Citation
Hungerford, Gabriela Marie MS, "Characterizing Community-Based Usual Mental Health Care for Infants" (2016). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2609.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2609
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