The SEEK model of pediatric primary care: can child maltreatment be prevented in a low-risk population?

H Dubowitz, WG Lane, JN Semiatin, LS Magder - Academic pediatrics, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of the Safe Environment for Every Kid (SEEK)
model of enhanced pediatric primary care to help reduce child maltreatment in a relatively
low-risk population. METHODS: A total of 18 pediatric practices were assigned to
intervention or control groups, and 1119 mothers of children ages 0 to 5 years were
recruited to help evaluate SEEK by completing assessments initially and after 6 and 12
months. Children's medical records and Child Protective Services data were reviewed. The …