Overview of the national health screening program for infant and children / 소아과
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
; : 225-232, 2008.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-89332
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
The mission of National Health Screening Program for Infant and Children is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, families, and communities. Although the term 'diagnosis' usually relates to pathology, a similar diagnostic approach applies to the child seen primarily for health supervision. In the case of health, diagnosis determines the selection of appropriate health promoting and preventive interventions, whether medical, dental, nutritional, educational, or psychosocial. Components of the diagnostic process in health supervision include the health 'interview'; assessment of physiological, emotional, cognitive, and social development (including critical developmental milestones); physical examination; screening procedures; and evaluation of strengths and issues. Open and informed communication between the health professional and the family remains the most significant component of both health diagnosis and health promotion. Families complete medical history forms at their health supervision visit. Family-friendly questionnaires, checklists, and surveys that are appropriate for the child''s age are additional tools to improve and update data gathering. This type of information helps initiate and inform discussions between the family and the health professional. This article provides a comprehensive review of current National Health Screening Program for Infant and Children in Korea.
Full text:
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3C: Increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce
Health problem:
Authority and Accountability for Healthcare Workers
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Organization and Administration
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Social Change
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Mass Screening
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Checklist
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Health Occupations
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Health Promotion
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Korea
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Religious Missions
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National Health Programs
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Infant
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Year:
2008
Document type:
Article