1.6 Partner with the youth (and family members/caregivers, if appropriate) at all phases of transition and decision-making.
1.6 Partner with the youth (and family members/caregivers, if appropriate) at all phases of transition and decision-making.
Patient or youth engagement means working with young people as important partners in their own care. By partnering with youth and their families, care providers can better understand the experiences, needs, and priorities of the individual, allowing for more patient-centred and tailored care. During a transition in care, this may involve working with youth to identify the resources and transition pathways most important to them, and supporting them in developing self-advocacy skills.
Youth and family engagement is also important at the organizational or program level. Organizations can partner with youth and families to better understand their experiences around the transition process. This can help to ensure that transition pathways and policies are more transparent, credible, and responsive.
Resources
To learn more about youth engagement best practices
For tools to support the integration and evaluation of youth and family voice
