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. 2022 Sep 1;17(9):e0273784. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273784

Table 2. Articles demonstrating research by children.

Citation Study Aim Description of Child Participation Methods
Coad & Coad [43] To explore young
people’s views and
preferences of thematic
design and color in the
hospital environment.
A youth advisory group was
formed and they were trained on
research processes. The advisory
group informed several aspects of
the research including study
design, piloting, questionnaire
development, data collection, and
coding of interviews.
Interviews, focus groups, arts-based
Ngo et al. [45] To examine the lived
experiences of children
with disabilities in an
Agent Orange affected
region in Vietnam.
An advisory board that included
youth union representatives was
created. Youth participated in
identifying topics for
investigation, developing sample
selection, and recruiting and
training local investigators.
Interviews, focus groups 
Moyson & Roeyers [65] To investigate how
siblings of children with
intellectual disability
define their quality of
life as a sibling.
Child participants determined
whether findings matched what is
important to them and had an
opportunity to revise including
deleting anything they did not
want included in the research.
Interviews, drawing, play
Gibson et al. [44] To develop a better
understanding of the
interacting socio-
material and personal
forces that shape activity
participation.
Child participants who
participated in both phases of the
two-part study served as an
advisor during the research.
Interim reports were shared with
stakeholders to inform subsequent
interpretations.
Photo elicitations, observation, interviews
Montreuil et al. [64] To examine the
experiences of children
related to conflict and
crisis management and
the use of restraint and
seclusion in a mental
health setting.
An advisory committee of
children receiving care were
consulted to make key decisions
about study questions, data
collection, analysis, and
dissemination. 
Participant observation, interviews