Environment and admission preferences of 16–17 year olds
This is a short letter highlighting findings from a service evaluation of 16–17 year olds’ preferences of location of care following presentation to an Emergency Department. 95 young people were interviewed; 54.7% (52/95) of participants preferred to be seen in the Paediatric Emergency Department, w...
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| Main Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BMJ Paediatrics Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e002451.full |
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| Summary: | This is a short letter highlighting findings from a service evaluation of 16–17 year olds’ preferences of location of care following presentation to an Emergency Department. 95 young people were interviewed; 54.7% (52/95) of participants preferred to be seen in the Paediatric Emergency Department, with 16 year olds showing a higher preference (62.2%) compared with 17 year olds (48.0%). Additionally, 58.9% (56/95) desired a choice in treatment location, and 67.4% (64/95) expressed a preference for age-specific wards during admissions. Our findings highlight the importance of recognising the individual needs and preferences of young people within healthcare. |
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| ISSN: | 2399-9772 |