Perceptions of Children's Participation in Their Healthcare: A Critical Review
Authors: Davies, A. and Randall, D.
Journal: Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing
Volume: 38
Issue: 3
Pages: 202-221
eISSN: 1521-043X
ISSN: 0146-0862
DOI: 10.3109/01460862.2015.1063740
Abstract:Key policies at national and international levels have called for the increased involvement of children in their healthcare. This reflects a growing recognition of the sociology of childhood and of children as social agents. However, it seems that the involvement agenda has met with mixed results, with children often being left marginalized as a result of professional, parental, and other factors. A need for further research into children and health professionals attitude towards child involvement has been identified by research in this area. In this article we review the current literature on childrens involvement in care, noting the differences between professional views and those of children themselves. To do this we used a literature review, incorporating electronic database searching and snowballing techniques. We found that children and health professionals are in general agreement that children should be involved in their healthcare; however there is some disagreement over the extent of involvement. Many children experienced exclusion due to many factors including parental role, in that there may be a belief among adults that children cannot act in their own best interest. The involvement of children in their healthcare may be considered transitory and dependent upon competing factors. It may be helpful to view child involvement in healthcare in the context of childrens status in their society. Health professionals should aim to empower children with appropriate information about their healthcare.
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Perceptions of Children's Participation in Their Healthcare: A Critical Review.
Authors: Davies, A. and Randall, D.
Journal: Issues Compr Pediatr Nurs
Volume: 38
Issue: 3
Pages: 202-221
eISSN: 1521-043X
DOI: 10.3109/01460862.2015.1063740
Abstract:Key policies at national and international levels have called for the increased involvement of children in their healthcare. This reflects a growing recognition of the sociology of childhood and of children as social agents. However, it seems that the involvement agenda has met with mixed results, with children often being left marginalized as a result of professional, parental, and other factors. A need for further research into children and health professional's attitude towards child involvement has been identified by research in this area. In this article we review the current literature on children's involvement in care, noting the differences between professional views and those of children themselves. To do this we used a literature review, incorporating electronic database searching and snowballing techniques. We found that children and health professionals are in general agreement that children should be involved in their healthcare; however there is some disagreement over the extent of involvement. Many children experienced exclusion due to many factors including parental role, in that there may be a belief among adults that children cannot act in their own best interest. The involvement of children in their healthcare may be considered transitory and dependent upon competing factors. It may be helpful to view child involvement in healthcare in the context of children's status in their society. Health professionals should aim to empower children with appropriate information about their healthcare.
Source: PubMed
PERCEPTIONS OF CHILDREN'S PARTICIPATION IN THEIR HEALTHCARE: A CRITICAL REVIEW
Authors: Davies, A. and Randall, D.
Journal: COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT NURSING-BUILDNG EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE
Volume: 38
Issue: 3
Pages: 202-221
eISSN: 2469-4207
ISSN: 2469-4193
DOI: 10.3109/01460862.2015.1063740
Source: Web of Science (Lite)
Perceptions of Children's Participation in Their Healthcare: A Critical Review.
Authors: Davies, A. and Randall, D.
Journal: Issues in comprehensive pediatric nursing
Volume: 38
Issue: 3
Pages: 202-221
eISSN: 1521-043X
ISSN: 0146-0862
DOI: 10.3109/01460862.2015.1063740
Abstract:Key policies at national and international levels have called for the increased involvement of children in their healthcare. This reflects a growing recognition of the sociology of childhood and of children as social agents. However, it seems that the involvement agenda has met with mixed results, with children often being left marginalized as a result of professional, parental, and other factors. A need for further research into children and health professional's attitude towards child involvement has been identified by research in this area. In this article we review the current literature on children's involvement in care, noting the differences between professional views and those of children themselves. To do this we used a literature review, incorporating electronic database searching and snowballing techniques. We found that children and health professionals are in general agreement that children should be involved in their healthcare; however there is some disagreement over the extent of involvement. Many children experienced exclusion due to many factors including parental role, in that there may be a belief among adults that children cannot act in their own best interest. The involvement of children in their healthcare may be considered transitory and dependent upon competing factors. It may be helpful to view child involvement in healthcare in the context of children's status in their society. Health professionals should aim to empower children with appropriate information about their healthcare.
Source: Europe PubMed Central