Using the Delphi Approach to Identify Priority Areas for Health Visiting Practice in an Area of Deprivation

Table 5

Additional comments returned in the Round 2 questionnaires.

Topic	Example statements from Round 2
Behaviour	By educating parents on strategies to managing behaviour which can be applied to all areas for example, feeding/toilet training/child development, and so forth. Then this will surely result in preventing a number of problems we see with the parent/child relationship. (HV1)
Housing	Huge problem in borough having impact on development, constant moving, ability to parent, disrupted networks (professional and social), and health.; We are not able to change the family’s housing situation, however, we can offer advice on how to manage in the circumstances they are living in for example, signposting to services, educating on importance of play, and so forth. (HV2)
Infant stimulation	Bonding/attachment is critical at an early age. Secure attachment is part of the foundation of making relationships.; The basis to emotional, social, and physical development and attachment which needs to be established in the early years. (HV1)