Implementation of a Screen Time Agreement for School Aged Children in a Federally Qualified Health Center: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project

Abstract

In this evidence-based quality-improvement project, screen time education and agreement were implemented at a Federally Qualified Health Center targeting the pediatric population. The initiative aimed to reduce excessive screen time among children and promote adherence to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. Through education and signed agreements between health care providers, children, and their families, the project successfully decreased screen time. Postimplementation data showed a trend of reduced screen use, with more than half of children meeting American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, suggesting that education and structured agreements can be part of an effective approach to promoting healthier screen habits in pediatric patients.