Healthy Steps (National Evaluation 1996 Protocol)
This report focuses on Healthy Steps as implemented in the 1996 evaluation. HHS has determined that home visiting is not the primary service delivery strategy and the model does not meet current requirements for MIECHV program implementation.
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2011
Effects shown in research & outcome measure details
Reductions in child maltreatment
Findings rated moderate
Healthy Steps (National Evaluation 1996 Protocol)
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used emergency department in past year for injury | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
5.5 years | The 6 RCT national evaluation sites | 1308 children | Mean = 0.09 | Mean = 0.10 | OR = 0.96 | HomeVEE calculated = -0.02 | Not statistically significant, p ≥ 0.05 |
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| Outcome measure | Outcome measure description | Collection method | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
Used emergency department in the past year for injury |
Percentage of parents who reported using the emergency department in the past year for a child injury | Parent/caregiver report | Not applicable |