Health Expectations
Communication Strategies to Improve Child Participation in Triadic Consultations Within Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Introduction Children under 18 are recognised as key stakeholders in healthcare and possess the right to actively participate in decisions regarding their care. Despite this, they are frequently relegated to passive roles during triadic healthcare consultations involving healthcare providers (HCPs), caregivers, and children. Enhancing child participation requires effective communication strategies; however, numerous barriers persist, including healthcare provider dominance and parental interference. This r …