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- Title
Evidence-based assessment of adherence to medical treatments in pediatric psychology.
- Authors
Quittner, Alexandra L; Modi, Avani C; Lemanek, Kathleen L; Ievers-Landis, Carolyn E; Rapoff, Michael A
- Abstract
Adherence to medical regimens for children and adolescents with chronic conditions is generally below 50% and is considered the single, greatest cause of treatment failure. As the prevalence of chronic illnesses in pediatric populations increases and awareness of the negative consequences of poor adherence become clearer, the need for reliable and valid measures of adherence has grown.
- Publication
Journal of pediatric psychology, 2008, Vol 33, Issue 9, p916
- ISSN
1465-735X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/jpepsy/jsm064