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November 30, 2025Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences

A Systematic Review on Children's Participation in Healthcare From a Child's Perspective

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MHMerja HietanenCBCatarina Nahlén BoseASAnna Stålberg

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Implication

Systematic review highlights barriers to child participation in healthcare, suggesting enhancing child-centered care can improve security and decision-making.

Key Points

  • Child participation in healthcare enhances decision-making and promotes understanding, enhancing security.
  • The systematic review analyzed 28 studies which focused on children's perspectives in healthcare decision-making.
  • Interpretive data synthesis revealed hurdles like unfamiliar venues and parental obstruction impede children's involvement.
  • The findings suggest healthcare must adapt to children's needs, ensuring they feel secure and empowered in their care.

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Hietanen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b9da01d383f2b2a37a356https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.70157
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