AIM: This study explored young people's perceptions of their involvement in healthcare decisions affecting their management of care. METHOD: A phenomenological approach was used to allow in-depth examination of the young people's personal accounts of their experiences. Data were obtained from 10 hospitalised young people between the ages of 12-16 years from both genders and from different medical and surgical specialities using focused interviews. Transcribing, reading and listening to the data enabled data analysis through reflection and analysis. FINDINGS: Three themes were identified: level of involvement in decision-making; psychological impact of involvement in decision making; and communication. CONCLUSION: Professional practice in the care of young people should include effective communication, a policy of inclusion and active assessment of competence.
AIM: This study explored young people's perceptions of their involvement in healthcare decisions affecting their management of care. METHOD: A phenomenological approach was used to allow in-depth examination of the young people's personal accounts of their experiences. Data were obtained from 10 hospitalised young people between the ages of 12-16 years from both genders and from different medical and surgical specialities using focused interviews. Transcribing, reading and listening to the data enabled data analysis through reflection and analysis. FINDINGS: Three themes were identified: level of involvement in decision-making; psychological impact of involvement in decision making; and communication. CONCLUSION: Professional practice in the care of young people should include effective communication, a policy of inclusion and active assessment of competence.
Authors: Louise Chapman; Julian Edbrooke-Childs; Kate Martin; Helen Webber; Michael P Craven; Chris Hollis; Jessica Deighton; Roslyn Law; Peter Fonagy; Miranda Wolpert Journal: JMIR Res Protoc Date: 2017-10-30
Authors: Laura Boland; Ian D Graham; France Légaré; Krystina Lewis; Janet Jull; Allyson Shephard; Margaret L Lawson; Alexandra Davis; Audrey Yameogo; Dawn Stacey Journal: Implement Sci Date: 2019-01-18 Impact factor: 7.327