Navigating children’s best interests in child psychiatric inpatient settings during the height of the COVID pandemic

 A qualitative participatory research study



Researchers at McGill University are seeking participants for a study aimed at understanding how hospital COVID-19 infection control regulations were experienced by patients and their family members within inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric units in Canada. 

More specifically, they are hoping to gain an understanding of if/how patients’ best interests were considered during their stay while mandated regulations were enforced. Participation will involve engaging in a focus group discussion about your experiences with the COVID regulations during your hospital stay, as well any thoughts for how to improve inpatient care during public health emergencies. All participants would remain confidential throughout the discussion. 

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You are eligible for this study if you:

  • are a youth who was hospitalized in an inpatient psychiatric unit between March 2020-June 2022
  • were aged 14-18 during the hospitalization

You may express your interest in participating through this online form:  https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3I2VyOBmInCK2JU

If you have questions about this study, please contact isabella.kakish@mail.mcgill.ca