Research- and health-related youth advisory groups in Canada: An environmental scan with stakeholder interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Engaging youth throughout the research process improves research quality and outcomes. Youth advisory groups provide one way for youth to express their opinions on relevant issues.

Objective

This study aimed to identify research- and health-related youth advisory groups ('groups') in Canada and understand the best practices of these groups.

Methods

Google searches and supplementary methods were used to identify relevant groups in Canada. Group information was extracted from websites or through interviews with key informants.

Results

We identified 40 groups. Groups were commonly part of a hospital/healthcare facility, nonprofit/health organization or research group. The majority focused on a specific content area, most commonly, mental health. Over ha

SUBMITTER: Chan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8483214 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature