TABLE 4. New findings and concepts from Phase II.
Theme | Summary | Type of information |
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NFP relationship with community agencies | Currently, a major challenge to referral is the long waiting list for eligible mothers to participate in the program. | New information |
NFP in the community context | A PHN’s knowledge and observations on the family is considered a crucial component to providing the most accurate information on the family’s status to CAS. | Further explored |
Due to cutbacks in various CAS home-visit services, it relieves the pressure from an influx of CAS referrals because a portion of these cases can also be referred to the NFP. | New information |
Abbreviations: NFP, Nurse–Family Partnership; PHN, public health nurse.