SISTEM RANE INTERVENCIJE U PRIMARNIM ZDRAVSTVENIM USTANOVAMA U KANTONU SARAJEVO
EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS IN SARAJEVO CANTON

Summary/Abstract: Primary healthcare providers and the concept of early intervention are important segments in the field of primary healthcare. Early intervention involves rapid identification and intervention in the early stages of child development. The aim is to improve developmental outcomes and the quality of life for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Primary healthcare providers have a key role in ensuring timely action and progress in the early intervention process. Early intervention includes not only different assessments, treatments and services for children with developmental disabilities, but also different types of therapy, educational and social interventions as well as support for parents. Primary healthcare providers are responsible for identifying families with children who have developmental disabilities and then referring them for further assessments. This procedure is time-consuming and very complex. In terms of laws and regulations, it is important to consider how many aspects of early intervention exist and are mandatory, not only in Sarajevo Canton but throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina? The purpose of this study was to investigate views and opinions of service providers in the primary healthcare sector in the field of early intervention in Sarajevo Canton. An online survey questionnaire was used. The results show the need to transform the provision of an early intervention services in primary healthcare and to establish a system for improved communication among service providers.

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