House call assessment in early childhood programs: contributions to the brazilian reality
Abstract
Introduction: This study consists of a reflection on house call assessment in early childhood programs, which aimed to discuss the dimensions involved in an assessment model for the Brazilian reality, in addition to the authors’ perception of the topic. Method: This reflection was structured around the following topics: dimensions involved in house call assessment and the assessment process in Brazilian programs. Considering the centrality and relevance of house calls in Brazilian programs focused on early childhood and the tendency to consolidate this technology as an intervention strategy suitable for programs of this nature, it is proposed to organize four dimensions for house call assessment: dosage, content, relationship, and participant responsiveness. Results: Assessing the intervention technology of programs aimed at early childhood, in this case house calls, allows us to inquire into the processes that occur during house calls and to open the ‘black box’ of intervention, making it possible to clarify operational issues and propose recommendations to fix them. Conclusion: The model proposed allows supervisors and decision makers to systematically monitor and adjust the dimensions that impact the results of house call programs aimed at early childhood.
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