Adolescent Health Creative Approaches Pamela D. Dodge, MSN, RN Magee-Womens Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
Womancare Model The woman is at the center of all we do Socioeconomic status, education, sexual orientation, health status Age-specific Aspects of health and wellness
Care Elements Access Empowerment Respect Education Integrated comprehensive care Affordable Quality
TeenCenter Separate unit Nurse practitioner and social worker Teen brochures and posters Teen music/radio station Teen magazines Graffiti board Teen family planning classes
TeenCenter Development Teen décor Interactive programs Peer educators Privacy Expanded hours Staff education
Challenges Confidentiality Follow-up on teens Getting the word out on service availability Integration of behavioral health services School-based services Funding
How do you know what teens want? Go where they go –Community centers –Teen groups –Schools –Community fairs Bring Pizza and Pop Outreach Work in partnerships
Atmosphere Prefer female providers Staff who want to work with teens After school hours Privacy Teen pamphlets Bulletin boards
Education Not just the teens Provider education Parent education Teacher education Community-based programs School-based programs
Curriculum Teens Then and Now Applying past experience to present practice Normal adolescent growth and development High risk and special needs Assessment and intervention practices Teen speakers
What Do Teens Want? Privacy Confidentiality Someone who will ask the hard questions Someone who will listen Acceptance Access Respect