Mixed methods study exploring parent engagement in child health research in British Columbia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study was to explore parent perspectives of and interest in an interactive knowledge translation platform called Child-Sized KT that proposes to catalyse the collaboration of patients, families, practitioners and researchers in patient-oriented research at British Columbia Children's Hospital (BCCH).

Methods

An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was used over 1 year. Over 500 parents across BC completed an online survey, including a subsample of 102 parents who had accessed care at BCCH within the past 2 years. The survey explored parent perspectives about the value of their engagement at all stages of the research process and their interest in and concerns with using an online platform. Following the online survey, two focus groups

SUBMITTER: Smith J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6549667 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature