Effect of a client-accessible record on autonomy of parents and adolescents in Dutch care for youth

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, since 2015, a paradigm shift towards client-centred ‘care for youth’ initiated a focus on client autonomy, enabling clients to make informed decisions in their care process. Client autonomy is assumed to positively correlate with mental and physical health and can be strengthened by autonomy-supportive behaviour from professionals. Aiming for client autonomy, three organizations developed an electronic health record (EPR-Youth), accessible for parents and adolescents. Although research shows that patient-accessible records contribute to patient autonomy,... Mehr ...