Pathways to School Reentry for Children and Young People with a Medical or Mental Health Condition: An International Delphi Study.

ABSTRACT: Prolonged school absences among children and young people hospitalized due to medical or mental health conditions can significantly disrupt their social and academic development. This study addresses the critical process of reintegrating these learners into their school environments and develops a comprehensive, consensus-based model to facilitate successful school reentry. Utilizing the Delphi method, the research collected insights from 56 experts across 18 countries, representing education, healthcare, and academia, over three rounds of consultation between 2022 and 2024. The findings identify key temporal phases and actions crucial for planning and executing reentry strategies. The resulting models (one for physical health conditions and another for mental health conditions) offer stru

SUBMITTER: Capurso M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887473 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature