Parents – Get Involved in Health Research

Our Vision

That every child receives the highest standard of care, whether they seek treatment in a pediatric or general emergency department.

The ECHO and ARCHE research programs are part of a movement in health care towards more patient-centered or family-centered care. This means that patients and their families actively engage in health care decision-making in partnership with the clinical team. Through the Pediatric Parents’ Advisory Group (P-PAG), we engage parents and families in developing processes and resources to improve child health outcomes.

About P-PAG

The Pediatric Parents’ Advisory Group (P-PAG) is a group of parents, legal guardians, and grandparents across Alberta seeking to contribute to child health research. Members serve as advisors to the ECHO and ARCHE research programs at the University of Alberta. Members provide feedback on research aimed at improving child health outcomes. The group meets monthly from September to June.

If you are interested in getting involved in our research through the P-PAG, please contact us! We would love to hear from you!

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Physical treatments can include physiotherapy, prescribed exercise plans, strengthening exercises, massage, and more. 

Psychological treatments can include counselling or talk therapy, supportive therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, mediation, and more. They can be provided on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting.