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Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion
Published on: January 20, 2019
[Youth-friendly outpatient care]
A Mauerhofer1, C Akre, P-A Michaud
1Groupe de recherche sur la santé des adolescents, institut universitaire de médecine sociale et préventive, centre hospitalier universitaire de Vaudois, Bugnon 17, 1005 Lausanne, Suisse.
Summary
Adolescents value confidential interviews, caregiver respect, and easy access to healthcare. Implementing youth-friendly health services can improve patient satisfaction and care accessibility for young people.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Adolescent patients have unique healthcare needs and expectations differing from adults.
- Current healthcare practices may not fully address adolescent priorities and sensitive issues.
- Risk behavior prevention through screening and education is often insufficient.
Purpose:
- To explore adolescent expectations from healthcare providers.
- To highlight the importance of youth-friendly health services.
- To suggest improvements in adolescent healthcare delivery.
Summary:
- Adolescents prioritize confidential interviews, caregiver qualities (honesty, respect, friendliness), and continuity of care.
- Psychosocial history during consultations offers opportunities to address sensitive topics.
- The World Health Organization's concept of youth-friendly health services aims to meet these needs.
Impact:
- Youth-friendly services can enhance patient satisfaction and improve access to care for adolescents.
- Systematic prevention strategies are crucial for decreasing youth morbidity and mortality linked to risk behaviors.
- Implementing youth-friendly models in various settings can benefit adolescent health outcomes.
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