Barriers, strengths, and strategies for the post-hospital treatment of children born with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their mothers: a Delphi study. Issue 5 (20th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lewis-Myers, Angela; Goins, R. Turner
• Is Part Of: Journal of public child welfare. Volume 15:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 652
• Page End: 669
• Publication Date: 2021-10-20
• Subjects: Neonatal abstinence syndrome -- community-based treatment -- rural -- medicaid; Child welfare -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.70973
• DOI: 10.1080/15548732.2020.1787297
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1554-8732

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The purpose of our study was to obtain expert opinions with respect to the barriers, strengths, and strategies related to community-based services for children ages 0 to 3 years who were born with NAS and their mothers' post-hospital discharge. Participants consisted of the Department of Social Services (DSS) and Children's Developmental Service Agency (CDSA) employees in 10 western North Carolina counties. We used a Delphi study approach with an online survey consisting of three rounds of surveys over 4 months. Information yielded from this study can be used to help guide policy-level efforts in improving long-term outcomes for children and their families.