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13 Jan 2017
Video

Family Engagement: Strengthening Family Involvement to Improve Outcomes for Children

Family engagement seeks better outcomes for children and families by actively involving them in the different systems that serve them. In this video, Lacy Wood and Rebecca Ornelas discuss how family engagement may improve both academic outcomes and mental health for children.

Family Engagement: Strengthening Family Involvement to Improve Outcomes for Children from American Institutes for Research on Vimeo.

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Sep 2014
Project

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Medical team talks to patient and family

Roadmap Guides Patient and Family Engagement in Healthcare

Growing evidence shows that patient and family engagement plays a central role in improving health outcomes while also improving the patient experience of care and reducing costs. The Roadmap for Patient and Family Engagement in Healthcare Practice and Research includes specific actions that can be taken to partner with patients and their families to improve how care is delivered.
Oct 2013
Project

Evaluation of the Families and Schools Together Program in 60 Schools in Philadelphia

The School District of Philadelphia, PA, is working to increase parent and family engagement by participating in a study of the Families and Schools Together (FAST) program.

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2 Aug 2013
Guide

Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety

A new guide helps hospitals develop effective partnerships with patients and family members to improve care, hospital quality, and safety. The guide includes four engagement strategies along with educational tools, resources, and implementation guidance.
Topic: 
Patient and Family Engagement

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