Co-creating care: Involving children, young people, and families in paediatric medical device innovation
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By
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Jennifer Preston
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Gemma Wheeler
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Philippa Howsley
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Jessica McNeill
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Paul Dimitri
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May 25, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Collaborative Development of Pediatric Medical Devices: Engaging Children, Adolescents, and Families in the Innovation Process
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Pediatric healthcare innovation (source needed) |
| Key Mechanisms | Co-creation and rights-based approach (source needed) |
| Target Population | Children and young people (CYP) and their families (source needed) |
| Care Setting | Clinical and research environments (source needed) |
Key Highlights
- Co-creation enhances relevance and usability of pediatric medical technologies (source needed).
- Lundy’s Model of Participation and the 3Ps framework guide involvement activities (source needed).
- Involvement of CYP is essential for ethical and effective healthcare technology development (remove unless sourced).
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Utilize a rights-based approach to inform decision-making in pediatric innovation (source needed).
Management
- Engage CYP and families throughout all stages of medical device development (source needed).
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Assess the impact of CYP involvement on the development process and outcomes (source needed).
Risks
- Ensure ethical practices to protect CYP from harm during involvement (source needed).
Patient & Prescribing Data
Children and young people with various health needs, including long-term illnesses and disabilities (source needed).
Address unmet needs through collaborative design and development (remove unless sourced).
Clinical Best Practices
- Embed CYP rights within decision-making processes (source needed).
- Foster interactive partnerships among stakeholders for effective participation (source needed).
- Align involvement activities with good practice standards (source needed).
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