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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Surveying young patients.
Theresa Foster1, Victoria Maillardet
1Clinical Audit and Research Department, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Hospital Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, UK. theresa.foster@eastamb.nhs.uk
Emergency Medicine Journal : EMJ
|March 23, 2010
Summary
Modifying patient surveys for young individuals significantly boosted feedback rates. Tailoring survey delivery based on age improved engagement, especially for children aged 5-10 years.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Experience Research
- Pediatric Healthcare
Background:
- Engaging young patients in feedback is crucial for service improvement.
- Standard satisfaction surveys may not effectively capture pediatric patient experiences.
- The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust sought to enhance youth participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt existing patient satisfaction surveys for use with pediatric populations.
- To assess the impact of survey modifications on response rates among young patients.
- To determine age-appropriate methods for collecting feedback from children and adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Modification of the standard Trust satisfaction survey for young patients.
- Implementation of age-specific survey distribution strategies.
Main Results:
- Survey modifications led to an 8% increase in response rates from young patients.
- A 29% increase was observed in self-completion rates for young patients aged 5-10 years.
- Parental consent for surveying children was high, but preferred delivery method varied by child's age.
Conclusions:
- Adapting surveys and delivery methods enhances pediatric patient feedback.
- Age-tailored communication strategies are essential for improving patient engagement.
- The Trust updated its practice to send surveys to guardians for patients under 12 and directly to patients 12 and older.