Evaluating the Effectiveness of Education Support Programs for Hospitalized Students With Chronic Health Conditions: Protocol for a Feasibility Study of a Controlled Trial

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Population (P)	Do hospitalized children with a chronic health condition,
Intervention (I)	who receive hospital-based education support
Comparison (C)	as compared to those who receive no hospital-based education support,
Outcomes (O)	have higher levels of engagement in education and learning and quality of life?

Key activities of education support programs for hospitalized students with chronic health conditions.

Sphere of influence/level	Key activities of education support
Individual young person	Assist children stay connected to their school, teachers and peers Develop/Implement an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) Deliver group and one-to-one learning opportunities Use inquiry/problem solving strategies to explore student’s passions about real world topics
Family	Meet and consult with families about their child’s learning needs Support parents as advocates of their child’s right to education Meet and consult with families about their coping Provide parents with information, resources & referrals
School	Liaise with teachers so the child’s learning needs continue to be identified and met throughout their healthcare journey: hospital, home and return to school Together with the healthcare team, assist schools prepare for the child’s transition back to school: workshops with teachers and peers