Children’s Participation in Health Decision-Making: A Scoping Review Protocol

Open Science Framework 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sergio Joaquim Deodato, Inês Vieira de Almeida Queiroz de Barros, Fernanda Loureiro
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/fr2y8
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Abstract

This study consists of a scoping review protocol on the participation of children and adolescents in health decision-making. Children’s participation in healthcare should occur according to their cognitive and psychosocial abilities and level of maturity, and it is essential that they are informed and involved in decision-making processes concerning them.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare Children's Rights and Participation Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
Open Science Framework
Publication date
1 January 2026