Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Patient and Family Advisory Councils: Advancing Best Practice in Children's Hospitals.
J Pediatr Health Care
; 38(2): 184-193, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
This qualitative research study explored practices that support and advance diverse membership in Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) in children's hospitals and the involvement of PFACs in organization-level diversity, equity, and inclusion work.METHOD:
This study consisted of a focused literature review and 17 key informant interviews. The study sought to identify important learnings about (1) recruiting and supporting patient and family advisors (PFAs) from historically marginalized populations and (2) ways to develop and sustain meaningful partnerships with PFAs and PFACs in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.RESULTS:
The study findings highlighted a number of best practices for hospitals to adopt, including more actively reaching out to communities served, addressing barriers to participation through approaches and structures such as specialty PFACs and "tiered" options for participation by PFAs, and co-creation of inclusive environments.DISCUSSION:
To move forward with this work, additional research, true commitment from health care organizations, and shared guidance and tools for the field are needed.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fluorocarbonos
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Diversidade, Equidade, Inclusão
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Health Care
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ENFERMAGEM
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PEDIATRIA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article