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ArticlePloS one2025

Commonalities and distinctions of pediatric patient and family engagement in clinical care, education, and research contexts: Protocol for a scoping review.

Brooke Allemang, Francine Buchanan, Pranshu Maini, Dalya Kablawi, Lin Li, Linda Nguyen, Kimberly Courtney, Jessie Cunningham, Carla P Southward, Kristin Cleverley and 2 more

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12 authors.

Brooke AllemangOffice of Patient, Family, and Community Engagement, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0634-4472
Francine BuchananOffice of Patient, Family, and Community Engagement, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6579-2489
Pranshu MainiChild Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3573-9133
Dalya KablawiOffice of Patient, Family, and Community Engagement, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Lin LiLawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1822-4048
Linda NguyenFaculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Kimberly CourtneyCHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0384-1704
Jessie CunninghamHealth Sciences Library, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Carla P SouthwardBloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Kristin CleverleyLawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sarah MunceInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Alene ToulanyChild Health Evaluative Sciences, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPediatric patient and family engagement is an active and collaborative process, that involves children, adolescents, and family members with lived experience contributing to the design, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare services. Prior studies have highlighted the patient engagement methods and impact in clinical care, education, and research. However, gaps remain in understanding the commonalities and distinctions of engagement approaches, patient/family partner roles, and outcomes in clinical care, education, and research contexts. Further, research examining the nuances of pediatric patient and family engagement within healthcare delivery, education, and research in pediatric institutions is needed to streamline efforts.

objectiveThis scoping review will identify the commonalities of and distinctions between pediatric patient and family engagement in clinical care, education, and research contexts in pediatric healthcare institutions.

methodsA scoping review, conducted in collaboration with a team of adolescent, young adult, and family partners, will allow us to systematically map out key concepts, evidence, and knowledge gaps regarding pediatric patient and family engagement in clinical care, education, and research. We will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute framework in the design and conduct of the review and guidance on engaging knowledge users within scoping reviews. The protocol for this scoping review has been registered with the Open Science Framework database (https://osf.io/63qx5).

resultsThis study will describe the engagement types, approaches, and outcomes of pediatric patient and family engagement employed within clinical care, education, and research settings, highlighting commonalities and distinctions across contexts. In doing so, it will identify potential opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing based on the context of engagement and provide needed clarity on streamlining pediatric patient and family engagement approaches within pediatric institutional settings.

conclusionsIt is anticipated that the results will produce preliminary evidence of relevance to pediatric institutions seeking to consolidate engagement practices across clinical care, education, and research domains.

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FamilyPatient ParticipationPediatricsAdolescentChildDelivery of Health CareHumansScoping Reviews as Topic

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PMID40779509
PMCPMC12334048

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