Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Working with families experiencing violence: The Ploeger Model of Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nursing Practice
Other Titles:	Contemporary nurse : a journal for the Australian nursing profession
Authors:	Edgecombe, Gay Ploeger, Heather
Keywords:	Screening;Health
Year:	2006
Publisher:	Hyde Park Press
Citation:	22 (2), May 2006
Notes:	This paper describes the Ploeger Model of enhanced maternal and child health (EMCHN) nursing practice that has been operationalised since 1997. These EMCHNs work with families whose infants and children are exposed to violence. Family violence is complex and many layered. It presents a situation of fear and unpredictability that is difficult to identify and manage. If this situation continues during the child rearing years the effect on the health and wellbeing of infants and children may range from death to life long disabilities. Maternal, siblings and families' health and wellbeing can also be impacted upon for life. The need for enhanced skills for identifying and supporting vulnerable families and safeguarding children at risk has been highlighted by the Department of Health (2004). The Ploeger Model provides an example of early identification and intervention using both secondary and tertiary prevention strategies to identify and make referrals within a multidisciplinary, collaborative partnership, and a process of mutual clinical supervision. Another feature of the model is 'assertive outreach', which assists with early engagement with the family focusing on social support. Each of these helps achieve positive outcomes for children and their families. Such front line professionals must have the knowledge, skills, time and management support to work effectively with these families. [?2006 eContent Management P/L . All rights reserved. For further information, visit Contemporary Nurse.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12839
ISSN:	10376178
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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