Onderzoek naar BEER

Within the iBe@r project, research was conducted into how BEAR (Blended E-health for children at eArly Risk) can be implemented nationwide, with attention to families in vulnerable circumstances. It is a low-threshold intervention (no need for a diagnosis) for parents of young children (12–36 months) with concerns about socio-communicative development, combining home visits with an app. iBe@r-project werd onderzocht hoe BEER (Blended E-health for children at Early Risk) landelijk kan worden uitgerold, met aandacht voor kwetsbare gezinnen. BEER biedt laagdrempelige zorg (zonder diagnose) voor ouders van jonge kinderen (12–36 maanden) over wie zorgen bestaan op het gebied van de sociaal-communicatieve ontwikkeling. BEER combineert huisbezoeken met een app.

The study shows that BEAR is a promising approach, with broad support among parents and professionals. Parents develop a better understanding of their child and see positive changes. One parent says: “I would recommend BEAR to everyone who needs it.” Successful and sustainable large-scale implementation requires investment in promoting awareness of BEAR, funding, training professionals, collaboration between organizations, and inclusive further development. Furthermore, follow-up research is needed into effectiveness, reach, and long-term costs.