113 Patient navigation for improving outcomes in child and youth development and mental health: A prospective cohort study comparing patients who did and did not receive navigator services after program referral

摘要

Mental health and developmental conditions are common among Canadian children and youth and require multiple supports in both clinical and community settings. However, many families may find it difficult to access all of the appropriate services available to them. Thus, pediatric patient navigator programs have been developed to help families connect to resources that will support their child’s diagnosis. However, little is known about what barriers may prevent families from actually connecting with the patient navigator following an appropriate referral.