The transition from childhood and adolescence to adulthood is often tumultuous. For
individuals with a chronic medical condition, this progression also includes a gradual …

As increasing numbers of children survive into adulthood more adolescents and young
adults are negotiating the process of transitioning from pediatric-to adult-centered care …

With the recent emphasis on investigating the efficacy of medication in children, it is also
important to assess what determines whether pediatric patients do or do not take their …

No matter how effective medication regimens are, if children and parents do not follow
instructions then healthcare is compromised. Here we outline strategies to improve …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Advanced understanding of modifiable predictors of
health care use in pediatric chronic illness is critical to reducing health care costs. We …

PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of adherence-enhancing interventions (AEIs) aimed
at adolescents (10–19-year-olds). METHODS: An extensive search of seven bibliographic …

Adherence to pharmacological treatments is a complex behaviour which is influenced by a
number of factors throughout a person's medication use journey. No single intervention has …

Background Nonadherence to treatment regimens is a common, costly, and complex
problem that is often overlooked in a busy primary care setting. Objective The goals of this …

Pediatric medication nonadherence is a major problem in the United States health care
system. Age of the child, lack of understanding about the disease or treatment, culture …

Chronic pediatric health conditions pose a significant challenge for youth, their families and
professionals who treat these conditions. Long-term adherence to interventions, including …