Psychosocial assessment of adolescents and young adults in paediatric hospital settings: patient and staff perspectives on implementation of the e-HEEADSSS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The main causes of morbidity and mortality for adolescents and young adults are preventable and stem from psychosocial and behavioural concerns. Psychosocial assessments can help clinicians to identify and respond holistically to risks and strengths that may impact upon a young person's physical and mental health. Despite broad support at a policy level, the implementation of routine psychosocial screening for young people remains varied in Australian health settings. The current study focused on the pilot implementation of a digital patient-completed psychosocial assessment (the e-HEEADSSS) at the Sydney Children's Hospital Network. The aim of this research was to evaluate patient and staff barriers and facilitators to local implementation.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Waller D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10288690 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature