PhD defence

Parent, child and professional on the same page, Implementation and evaluation of a client-accessible health record in Dutch Centres for Youth and Family

PhD candidate	drs. SJ (Janine) Benjamins
Promotor	prof.dr. EWML (Emely) de Vet
Co-promotor	dr.ir. A (Annemien) Haveman-Nies
Organisation	Wageningen University, Consumption and Healthy Lifestyles, Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS)
Date	Fri 24 November 2023 13:30 to 15:00
Venue	Omnia, building number 105 Hoge Steeg 2 105 6708 PH Wageningen +31 (0) 317 - 484500
Room	Auditorium

Summary

Parent, Child & Professional on the Same Page.
In the Noord-Veluwe region, the Centre for Youth and Family (CJG) has developed a unique Electronic Patient Record (EPR-Youth) that is fully transparent for parents and adolescents, aiming to improve collaboration with and around families. A PhD study examined the development and impact of EPR-Youth.

The development of EPR-youth with three organizations, parents and adolescents was complex because of diverging interests and ideas. Nevertheless, it yielded valuable results. The study found that using
EPR-Youth increased parents’ and adolescents’ autonomny. EPR-Youth also enhanced collaboration between professionals and improved perceived quality of care. However, informing parents and adolescents about EPR-Youth appeared essential.

Recommendations from this study include co-developing accessible health records with end-users, addressing professionals' attitudes and supporting staff with appropriate organizational facilities. When these topics are addressed adequately during implementation, transparent health records can contribute to equal and effective healthcare for all.