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The Personal Health Record (PHR) 2000-2012 Presentation G. Adapted from training materials of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health [RCPCH ]. The PHR. A record of child’s health and development held by parents/carers Has been in use in UK for ~30 years (Red book)
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The Personal Health Record (PHR) 2000-2012Presentation G Adapted from training materials of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health [RCPCH]
The PHR • A record of child’s health and development held by parents/carers • Has been in use in UK for ~30 years (Red book) • Irish PHR first piloted in former Midwest area in 2000-2012 (Orange/ Giraffe book) • Evaluation demonstrated an improvement in service quality – through provision of accurate, timely information and the empowerment of parents in the care of their child • Now in use in former Midwest, North East and North West areas
The PHR • Same version used across all current implementing areas in Ireland • Lack of national mandated, coordinated approach and resource constraints has impeded implementation in other HSE areas • Awaiting national implementation of a shared child data collection tool (?PHR/ ?other) • Child Growth Foundation growth charts in use in PHR up until implementation of UK-WHO charts • New UK-WHO growth charts in PHR from Sept 2012 onwards
Philosophy of PHR • Parents are the main carers of their children’s health, and as such should have access to as much knowledge as health professionals. • Knowledge empowers and enables consumers to make better use of services.
PHR • Use of the record: • Distributed at Primary Visit (Postnatal visit) • PHN service has responsibility to explain to parents purpose, use and content of record • CHISP materials (Caring for your Baby/Child) are used to support and augment health promotion material in the PHR • Parents are encouraged to record information about their child’s health and development • Parents are encouraged to take the PHR with them to every contact with health professionals
UK-WHO growth charts (PHR) • Information written for parents • Measurement record folds out so lies alongside relevant chart • 6 charts (increase viewer to 100%): • Birth weight and head circumference • Weight 0-1 year • Weight 1-4 years • Length 0-2 years • Height 2-4 years • Head circumference 0-2 years • May be some slight changes from charts shown in the following slides e.g. DOHC logo