Key predictors of the need for a family-focused pediatric epilepsy adherence intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Nonadherence to antiseizure drugs is a significant problem in pediatric epilepsy and is linked to increased morbidity and mortality, clinically unnecessary medication changes, and increased health care costs. Family interventions can improve adherence. However, it is challenging to determine which families will struggle with nonadherence and require intervention. This study aims to identify specific parent, family, child, and medical factors that predict which families most need family-based adherence interventions.

Methods

Families enrolled in a randomized clinical trial of a family-based adherence intervention completed measures assessing parent, family, child, and medical factors. Families also used an electronic adherence monitor. Adherence of ≥95% was consider

SUBMITTER: Bakula DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9546343 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature