Pediatric psychologist use of adherence assessments and interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To document current clinical practices for medical regimen adherence assessment and intervention in the field of pediatric psychology.

Methods

113 members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology completed an anonymous online survey that assessed use of adherence assessments and interventions in clinical practice, barriers and facilitators to their use, and preferred resources for obtaining information on adherence assessments and interventions.

Results

Respondents reported using a range of adherence assessment and intervention strategies, some of which are evidence-based. Barriers to implementing these clinical strategies included time constraints and lack of familiarity with available clinical tools. Respondents reported that education about effective clinic

SUBMITTER: Wu YP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3701129 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature