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The aim is to identify effective health education strategies for children with chronic conditions, focusing on engagement and family involvement.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Delivering Health Education to Children With Chronic Conditions: A Scoping Review and Evidence and Gap Map

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The aim is to identify effective health education strategies for children with chronic conditions, focusing on engagement and family involvement.
Conducted a scoping review of existing literature
Analyzed interventions addressing health education for chronic conditions
Developed an evidence and gap map based on findings
Active learning strategies increase engagement among children
Interventions work best when tailored to individual needs
Involvement of families enhances the effectiveness of health education programs

Abstract

This review highlights a growing emphasis on active learning strategies to support health education for chronic conditions, moving beyond passive learning. To improve inclusivity and accessibility, interventions should prioritise individualised content, multimodal delivery and flexible approaches with meaningful involvement of children and families in intervention design and development.

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Meredith G. Smith

Nicole Pope

Nadine Smith

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Child Care Health and Development

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The University of Melbourne

Monash University

The University of Adelaide

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