Abstract
Service provision for children and young people who are looked after should
be evidence based, as far as possible, in order to improve their health and
wellbeing. This evidence base comes from literature and research. Yet research
with young people who are looked after is scarce despite their poor outcomes
(For example, Dale and Watson, 2010). This paper provides some reflections
on the research process of a health needs assessment in Fife, in which the
experience and views of young people was critical (Dale, 2009). It will explore
some of the barriers and facilitators in research relevant to health, and makes
a plea for a more facilitative approach, within the existing regulatory systems.
be evidence based, as far as possible, in order to improve their health and
wellbeing. This evidence base comes from literature and research. Yet research
with young people who are looked after is scarce despite their poor outcomes
(For example, Dale and Watson, 2010). This paper provides some reflections
on the research process of a health needs assessment in Fife, in which the
experience and views of young people was critical (Dale, 2009). It will explore
some of the barriers and facilitators in research relevant to health, and makes
a plea for a more facilitative approach, within the existing regulatory systems.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-43 |
Journal | Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |