Background: Adverse childhood experiences can impact physical and mental health throughout the lifespan. To support families experiencing adversity and improve child health and developmental equity, an integrated, multi-sector response is required. Child and Family Hubs (Hubs) are a feasible and acceptable approach to providing such a response.
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September 2023
Context: Recognition of the importance of the social determinants of child health has prompted increased interest in clinical pathways that identify and refer for social needs.
Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of interventions that identify and refer for social needs for families with children aged 0 to 18 years attending outpatient community and ambulatory healthcare services.
Data Sources: We searched the following databases: Medline, Embase, PsychINFO, CINAHL, Emcare, EBMR.