Co-designing recommendations to improve adolescent and young adult healthcare in Queensland.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This research aimed to identify and co-design recommendations to optimise adolescent and young adult (AYA) healthcare through the development of a statewide strategy.

Methods

An exploratory mixed methods co-design constructionist epistemological framework was used to identify recommendations. Participants comprised young people (15-25 years of age) with experience accessing healthcare for acute or chronic concerns, carers and professionals. Focus groups and a statewide survey were conducted concurrently.

Results

Eighty-one individuals varying in location and fields across Queensland participated in nine focus groups. Themes and subthemes were successfully identified through the thematic analysis of the focus groups. Within the context of barriers and enable

SUBMITTER: McCoola B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12699597 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature