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A Scoping Review of Mental Health and Wellbeing Outcome Measures for Children and Young People: Implications for Children in Out-of-home Care.

Paula JacobsLuke PowerGavin DavidsonJohn DevaneyClaire McCartanPearse McCuskerRuth Jenkins
Published in: Journal of child & adolescent trauma (2023)
Our review highlights the need for greater agreement in the use of mental health outcome measures. While our review highlights that there is value in identifying measures that can be used with any child or young person, researchers need to take into account additional considerations when working with children and young people with care experience and those with developmental disabilities, to ensure measures are accessible and sensitive to their life experiences.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • mental illness
  • palliative care
  • middle aged