August 9, 2025

Teen Leadership Council: A Case Study for Teen Engagement in Health Care Planning.

Key Points

The teen leadership council positively influences adolescent health outcomes through active youth participation.
Data demonstrated that authentic youth engagement leads to meaningful contributions in health care planning.
The program utilized stakeholder-informed approaches and participatory data collection to enhance evaluation efforts.
This case highlights the importance of involving youth in health services, advancing community health initiatives.
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Abstract

PurposeA case example describing a teen-led council convened by an integrated health system. We seek to share the approach and impact of this work with the broader health services and promotion field.Approach or DesignA stakeholder-informed formative evaluation.SettingIntegrated health system in Upper Midwest.ParticipantsProgram staff, a program alumna, external program partners, subject matter experts, and current council members.MethodThis evaluation was informed by a literature review, data previously collected by the program, key informant conversations, and a participatory data collection activity with current council members. Rapid qualitative analysis was used to describe council framework and stakeholder-identified outcomes.ResultsInformed by best practices in authentic youth engagement and youth-adult partnership, this council has had a positive impact on participants, the convening health system, and the community served by the health system, in service of adolescent health and well-being.ConclusionThis formative evaluation demonstrates how youth are able to take on a leadership role and have a positive impact on adolescent care delivery and health promotion.

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Henderson et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689dfe97d61984b91e13c117 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/08901171251365935

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